Abnormal cytology in oropharyngeal brushings and in oral rinses is not associated with HPV infection: The OHMAR study.
Maria BenevoloFrancesca RolloMassimo GiulianiBarbara PichiAlessandra LatiniRaul PelliniMaria Fenicia VescioAldo MorroneAntonio CristaudoMaria Gabriella Dona'Published in: Cancer cytopathology (2020)
Oral HPV infection by high-risk HPVs and HPV-16 does not confer an increased risk of cytologic abnormalities in oropharyngeal brushings and oral rinses. Abnormal cytology seems to be associated with smoking and drinking habits.