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Viral polymorphism in human papillomavirus types 33 and 35 and persistent and transient infection in the genital tract of women.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2004
Gagnon Simon, Hankins Catherine, Tremblay Cécile, Forest Pierre, Pourreaux Karina, Coutlée François
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genetic polymorphism in human papillomavirus (HPV)-33 and -35 was investigated in 1055 sexually active women (732 human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] seropositive and 323 HIV seronegative). METHODS: Consecutive genital specimens obtained at 6-month intervals were screened for HPV-33 and -35 by use of MY09-MY11. HPV-33 and -35 isolates from 95 women were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction sequencing...
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