Article
Human papillomavirus genotype distribution in anal cancer in France: the EDiTH V study.
International journal of cancer - 15 Jul 2011
Abramowitz Laurent, Jacquard Anne-Carole, Jaroud Fatiha, Haesebaert Julie, Siproudhis Laurent, Pradat Pierre, Aynaud Olivier, Leocmach Yann, Soubeyrand Benoît, Dachez Roger, Riethmuller Didier, Mougin Christiane, Pretet Jean-Luc, Denis François
Abstract excerpt
Anal cancer is a rare cancer but its incidence is increasing. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection seems to be associated with the occurrence of most cases. The genotype-specific prevalence of HPV in anal cancer was estimated to assess the potential benefit of HPV vaccination in France. Anal cancer histological specimens were retrospectively recruited in 2008 from 16 French centres and centrally tested for HPV...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Anus Neoplasms
- Female
- France
- Genotype
- Human papillomavirus 16
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged