High-risk HPV is not associated with epithelial ovarian cancer in a Caucasian population (Infectious Agents and Cancer)

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Conclusions

Only one in 191 samples was positive for HPV DNA. We therefore conclude that high risk HPV is unlikely to be associated with EOC in a Caucasian population. Future studies should focus on other microorganisms as possible etiological factors in EOC carcinogenesis.