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Human papillomavirus research on the prevention, diagnosis, and prognosis of cervical cancer in Taiwan.
Chang Gung medical journal - 1 Jan 2000
Chao Angel, Huang Huei-Jean, Lai Chyong-Huey
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer is third in incidence and fourth in mortality among cancers of women worldwide. Epidemiological studies have shown that human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary, if not sufficient, to cause nearly 100% of cervical cancers. HPV testing is useful in primary screening for cervical neoplasms. The value of HPV detection or genotyping is potentially useful in triage of borderline or low-grade abnormal...
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