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Detection of Human Papillomavirus DNA in Urine Specimens from Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Women
29 Aug 2002
Abstract excerpt
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive women may represent one of the fastest-growing populations at risk for acquiring cervical cancer and thus require frequent screening. The purpose of the present studies was to validate a PCR-based urine assay by comparing detection and genotyping of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in urine samples and matching cervical swab specimens of HIV-positive women. Despite a...
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