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Table 1 Prevalence of human beta-papillomavirus (beta-HPV) in NMSC and in perilesional skin biopsies in immunocompetent patients
| Diagnosis | Tumour biopsy | Perilesional skin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of positive/total (%) | No. of positive/total (%) | No. of positive/total (%) | |
| BCC | 31/50 (62) | 24/50 (48) | 55/100 (55) |
| SCC | 8/9 (89) | 6/9 (67) | 14/18 (78) |
| Total | 39/59 (66) | 30/59 (51) | 69/118 (58) |
