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Determinants of incidence and clearance of high-risk human papillomavirus infections in rural Rakai, Uganda.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jun 2008
Safaeian Mahboobeh, Kiddugavu Mohammad, Gravitt Patti E, Gange Stephen J, Ssekasanvu Joseph, Murokora Dan, Sklar Marc, Serwadda David, Wawer Maria J, Shah Keerti V, Gray Ron
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BACKGROUND: We used self-administered vaginal swabs to assess the incidence and clearance of carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in rural Rakai, Uganda. METHODS: Women provided self-administered vaginal swab at annual home-based visits. Type-specific carcinogenic HPV incidence and clearance and risk factors were assessed. RESULTS: Carcinogenic HPV incidence was 17.3 per 100 person-years among...
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