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Human papillomavirus genotype distribution in Madrid and correlation with cytological data.
BMC infectious diseases - 15 Nov 2011
Martín Paloma, Kilany Linah, García Diego, López-García Ana M, Martín-Azaña Ma José, Abraira Victor, Bellas Carmen
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BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Infection with certain human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes is the most important risk factor associated with cervical cancer. This study analysed the distribution of type-specific HPV infection among women with normal and abnormal cytology, to assess the potential benefit of prophylaxis with anti-HPV vaccines. METHODS: Cervical...
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