Merkel cell polyomavirus is uncommon in New Zealand Merkel cell carcinomas

Br J Dermatol. 2018 Nov;179(5):1197-1198. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16903. Epub 2018 Sep 8.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / epidemiology
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Merkel Cell / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Merkel cell polyomavirus / isolation & purification*
  • New Zealand / epidemiology
  • Polyomavirus Infections / epidemiology
  • Polyomavirus Infections / etiology*
  • Polyomavirus Infections / pathology
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin / radiation effects
  • Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*