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Natural seroconversion to high-risk human papillomaviruses (hrHPVs) is not protective against related HPV genotypes.
Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases - 1 May 2010
Palmroth Johanna, Namujju Proscovia, Simen-Kapeu Aline, Kataja Vesa, Surcel Heljä-Marja, Tuppurainen Marjo, Yliskoski Merja, Syrjänen Kari, Lehtinen Matti
Abstract excerpt
The risk of seroconversion for multiple human papillomavirus (HPV) types over time was studied in a cohort of 532 women with cervical HPV infection, prospectively followed-up for >10 y. Of the women who were HPV-antibody positive for at least 1 of the HPV types (6, 11 (low risk, lr), 16, 18, 31, 33, and 45 (high risk, hr)) at baseline, 73-98% seroconverted for 1 or more HPV types over time. Baseline...
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