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A comprehensive review on host genetic susceptibility to human papillomavirus infection and progression to cervical cancer
1 Jan 2011
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. This is caused by oncogenic types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although large numbers of young sexually active women get HPV-infected, only a small fraction develop cervical cancer. This points to different co-factors for regression of HPV infection or progression to cervical cancer. Host genetic factors play an important role in the...
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