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Prevalence of several herpesviruses and human papillomavirus in acute apical abscesses

ConclusionsHCMV was the most frequent herpesvirus amongst the target viruses in samples from both large and small apical abscess lesions. In large lesions, EBV and HHV?6 tended to occur in coinfection with HCMV. Additional studies are required to elucidate the role of herpesviruses in the pathogenesis of periapical abscess. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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