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[Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer].
Nihon rinsho. Japanese journal of clinical medicine - 1 Nov 2007
Matsumoto Koji
Abstract excerpt
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are double stranded DNA viruses. To date, over 100 genotypes have been identified. Oncogenic types of HPV, including types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59 and 68, are commonly associated with cervical cancer, with HPV16 being the most frequently detected genotype in women with cervical cancer worldwide. Genital HPV infections are common among young sexually active...
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