Organisms

Human papillomavirus 18

A type of human papillomavirus especially associated with malignant tumors of the genital and RESPIRATORY MUCOSA.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A type of human papillomavirus especially associated with malignant tumors of the genital and RESPIRATORY MUCOSA.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Alphapapillomavirus 7
  • HPV 18
  • HPV-18
  • HPV18
  • Human papillomavirus - 18
  • Human papillomavirus type 18

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2006

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Previous Indexing

  • Papillomavirus (1985-1993)
  • Papillomavirus, Human (1994-2005)

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  1. B04w.280w.210.655w.050w.618
  2. B04w.280w.210.655w.450.313
  3. B04w.613w.204.655w.050w.618
  4. B04w.613w.204.655w.450.313

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human papillomavirus 18. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D052161. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D052161
  2. Human papillomavirus 18. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69351641