Article
High-risk HPV types in lesions of the uterine cervix of female commercial sex workers in the Philippines.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Mar 2009
Miyashita Michiko, Agdamag Dorothy M, Sasagawa Toshiyuki, Matsushita Kaori, Salud Lourdes Ma, Salud Calixto O, Saikawa Kunikazu, Leano Prisca S, Pagcaliwagan Teresita, Acuna Jessica, Ishizaki Azumi, Kageyama Seiji, Ichimura Hiroshi
Abstract excerpt
In order to prevent cervical cancer, vaccines against human papilloma virus types 16 (HPV-16) and 18 (HPV-18) have been implemented worldwide. However, the HPV types that cause cancer can differ according to geographical area and ethnicity. In this new era of the HPV vaccine, it is important to elucidate the prevalent HPV types in each area. Therefore, the prevalence of HPV infection and cervical abnormalities...
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