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Human papillomavirus genotype distribution in high grade cervical lesions (CIN 2/3) in France: EDITH study.
International journal of cancer - 15 Jan 2008
Prétet Jean-Luc, Jacquard Anne-Carole, Carcopino Xavier, Monnier-Benoit Sylvain, Averous Gerlinde, Soubeyrand Benoit, Leocmach Yann, Mougin Christiane, Riethmuller Didier
Abstract excerpt
High grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN 2/3) have a high potential to progress to invasive cervical cancer (ICC). Pap testing including follow-up and treatment of CIN 2/3 is currently the best prevention of ICC, but is associated with morbidity, namely obstetrical adverse effects and psychological distress. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is universally accepted as the necessary cause of ICC. The objective...
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