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Human papilloma virus prevalence, genotype distribution, and pattern of infection in Thai women.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2011
Suthipintawong Cheepsumon, Siriaunkgul Sumalee, Tungsinmunkong Kobkul, Pientong Chamsai, Ekalaksananan Tipaya, Karalak Anant, Kleebkaow Pilaiwan, Vinyuvat Songkhun, Triratanachat Surang, Khunamornpong Surapan, Chongsuwanich Tuenjai
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The pattern of infection in cervical lesions with respect to HPV subtype has not been systematically studied in Thai women. The aim here was to determine HPV prevalence, genotype, and infection pattern in cervical lesions and to estimate the potential efficacy of an HPV prophylactic vaccine. DESIGN: Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded cervical tissue blocks of 410 Thai patients from 8 institutes in 4...
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