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Molecular assay reagents intended to identify human papilloma virus (HPV), a member of the family Papovaviridae, by detecting the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of the target virus. Some HPV genotypes cause mucosal infections (especially anogenital diseases) and are associated with malignancy; other genotypes may cause cutaneous infections. Dedicated reagents can identify the DNA of specific genotypes of HPV (e.g., 6/11, 16/18).
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