Human Papillomavirus Genotype Detection in Oral Gargle Samples Among Men With Newly Diagnosed Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Abstract

Oral gargle samples can be used to detect the majority of clinically relevant HPV genotypes found in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, but the interpretation of HPV detected in these samples should be assessed with caution for general cancer risk assessment given that sensitive assays can concomitantly detect low-risk genotypes.