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The document summarizes recent research on the potential role of viruses, especially human papillomavirus (HPV), in the pathogenesis of pterygium. Key points: 1) While pterygium pathogenesis is not fully understood, evidence suggests ultraviolet radiation exposure and genetic factors may make cells susceptible to viral infection which could drive disease development. 2) Studies have found HPV in some pterygium samples, with prevalence varying greatly between studies possibly due to ethnic/geographic diff
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- ChristianWicaksono
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