Article
Genotype-specific human papillomavirus detection in cervical smears.
Acta biochimica Polonica - 1 Jan 2008
Szostek Slawa, Klimek Malgorzata, Zawilinska Barbara, Kosz-Vnenchak Magdalena
Abstract excerpt
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is widely accepted as a causative agent of cervical cancer. The distribution and prevalence of HPV types depend on geographic region and demographic factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the presence of various HPV types and the outc...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Alphapapillomavirus
- Case-Control Studies
- Cervix Uteri
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
- Vaginal Smears
