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Human papillomavirus genotype distribution in cervical cancer cases in Spain. Implications for prevention.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Mar 2012
Alemany Laia, Pérez Cristina, Tous Sara, Llombart-Bosch Antonio, Lloveras Belen, Lerma Enrique, Guarch Rosa, Andújar Miguel, Pelayo Adela, Alejo Maria, Ordi Jaume, Klaustermeier Joellen, Velasco Julio, Guimerà Nuria, Clavero Omar, Castellsagué Xavier, Quint Wim, Muñoz Nubia, Bosch F Xavier, de Sanjosé Silvia
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype distribution in invasive cervical cancer (ICC) is critical to guide the introduction and to assess the impact of HPV prophylactic vaccines. This study aims to provide specific information for Spain. METHODS: 1043 histological confirmed ICC cases diag...
Topics
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adult
- Aged
- Alphapapillomavirus
- Female
- Genotype
- Human papillomavirus 16
- Human papillomavirus 18
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Papillomavirus Vaccines
- Spain