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Genotype-specific persistence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in women followed for 6 years in the Finnish Family HPV Study.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Aug 2010
Louvanto Karolina, Rintala Marjut Anne, Syrjänen Kari Juhani, Grénman Seija Elisa, Syrjänen Stina Marita
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BACKGROUND: Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most important risk factor for cervical cancer, and understanding genotype-specific HPV persistence is essential for elucidating the natural history of HPV infections. METHODS: In the Finnish Family HPV Study, 329 pregnant women (mean age, 25.5 years) were recruited during the third trimester of pregnancy and were followed up for 6 years....
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