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Human papillomavirus distribution in invasive cervical carcinoma in sub-Saharan Africa: could HIV explain the differences?
Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH - 1 Dec 2012
Ndiaye Cathy, Alemany Laia, Ndiaye Nafissatou, Kamaté Bakarou, Diop Yankhoba, Odida Michael, Banjo Kunbi, Tous Sara, Klaustermeier Jo Ellen, Clavero Omar, Castellsagué Xavier, Bosch F Xavier, Trottier Helen, de Sanjosé Silvia
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To describe human papillomavirus (HPV) distribution in invasive cervical carcinoma (ICC) from Mali and Senegal and to compare type-specific relative contribution among sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. METHODS: A multicentric study was conducted to collect paraffin-embedded blocks of ICC. Polymerase chain reaction, DNA enzyme immunoassay and line probe assay were performed for HPV detection and...
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