Table 1 Primers used in the multiplex PCR for 35 low-risk HPV types using IUPAC 1-letter code with I for desoxyinosines as degenerate bases

Forward A

5'-AGG ATG GIG ACA TGG TGG A-3'

Forward B

5'-AGG ATG GTG ACA TGG TAG A-3'

Forward C

5'-AGG ATG GCG ACA TGG TTG A-3'

Forward D

5'-AGG ATG GGG ACA TGA TAG A-3'

Forward E

5'-AGG ATG GGG ACA TGA TTG A-3'

Forward F

5'-AGG ATG GIG ATA TGG TGG A-3'

Forward G

5'-AGG ATG GIG ATA TGG TAG A-3'

Forward H

5'- AGG ATG GIG ATA TGG TTG A-3'

Forward I

5'-AGG ATG GIG ATA TGA TAG A-3'

Forward J

5'-AGG ATG GIG ATA TGA TTG A-3'

Reverse A

5'-CAG GGI CAI AAC AAT GG-3'

Reverse B

5'-CAG GGI CAI AAT AAT GG-3'

Reverse C

5'- CAA GGI CAC AAT AAT GG-3'