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Prevalence of high‐risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in oral lichen planus and control groups
| Group HPV subtype | Oral lichen planus, N (%) | Control, N (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPV16 | |||
| Not present | 13 (52%) | 19 (76%) | .07 |
| present | 12 (48%) | 6 (24%) | |
| HPV18 | |||
| Not present | 22 (88%) | 24 (96%) | .305 |
| Present | 3 (12%) | 1 (4%) | |
| HPV16 and HPV18 | |||
| Not present | 11 (44%) | 18 (72%) | .04 |
| Present | 14a (56%) | 7 (28%) |
Simultaneous presence of HPV16 and HPV18 was detected in a sample of the oral lichen planus group.
