Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses.
Is it true that human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses?
Yes. Human papillomavirus (HPV) comprises a very large family of viruses, with over 200 related types identified and characterized.
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The claim states that HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses. Multiple papers in the literature confirm this specific taxonomic count, noting that hundreds of distinct HPV types have been fully sequenced and classified. Therefore, the claim is well-supported by the provided evidence.
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Chouhy, D., Bolatti, E. M., Pérez, G. R., & Giri, A. A. (2013). Analysis of the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of putative human papillomavirus types. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1099/vir.0.055137-0
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Ranjeva, S., Baskerville, E. B., Dukic, V., Villa, L., Lazcano-Ponce, E., Giuliano, A., Dwyer, G., & Cobey, S. (2017). Recurring infection with ecologically distinct human papillomavirus (HPV) types explains high prevalence and diversity. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1101/179341
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The claim states that HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses. Multiple papers in the literature confirm this specific taxonomic count, noting that hundreds of distinct HPV types have been fully sequenced and classified. Therefore, the claim is well-supported by the provided evidence.
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