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Epidemiology of, and behavioural risk factors for, sexually transmitted human papillomavirus infection in men and women in Britain.
Sexually transmitted infections - 1 Apr 2012
Johnson Anne M, Mercer Catherine H, Beddows Simon, de Silva Natasha, Desai Sarika, Howell-Jones Rebecca, Carder Caroline, Sonnenberg Pam, Fenton Kevin A, Lowndes Catherine, Soldan Kate
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Persistent infection with high-risk sexually transmitted human papillomaviruses (HR-HPVs) can lead to development of cervical and other cancers, while low-risk types (low-risk HPV) may cause genital warts. We explored the epidemiology of different HPV types in men and women and their association with demographic and behavioural variables. METHODS: We analysed data collected for the British National...
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