Prevalence of MCPyV in Merkel cell carcinoma and non‐MCC tumors

Abstract

We were able to confirm prior data on prevalence of MCPyV-DNA in MCC. Furthermore, a female predominance of MCPyV-positive MCC-patients was detected. There was no relevant association of MCPyV with SK, BCC and LMM. Speculative, prevalence of MCPyV in an age- and sex-matched non-MCC population could average up to 6%.