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Characterization of HPV genotype profile in squamous cervical lesions in Portugal, a southern European population at high risk of cervical cancer.
European journal of cancer prevention : the official journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP) - 1 Oct 2005
Medeiros R, Prazeres H, Pinto D, Macedo-Pinto I, Lacerda M, Lopes C, Cruz E
Abstract excerpt
A different prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) types has been reported in distinct populations. Although Portugal has a relatively high incidence of cervical cancer within the European Union, no studies have been reported in the Portuguese population. Recently, a clinical trial using a vaccine targeted against HPV-16 demonstrated a high efficacy in preventing HPV-16 cervical lesions. The aim of the present...
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