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Effect of HPV assay choice on perceived prevalence in a population-based sample.
Diagnostic molecular pathology : the American journal of surgical pathology, part B - 1 Jun 2013
Cuschieri Kate, Kavanagh Kim, Sinka Katy, Robertson Chris, Cubie Heather, Moore Catherine, Donaghy Martin
Abstract excerpt
Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization programs clearly have considerable potential to reduce HPV-associated disease; they are also resource-intense; so, it is essential that their effectiveness is determined accurately and in a timely way. Measuring circulating HPV types in a population can provide an early measure of vaccine impact. We assessed the impact of HPV assay on the observed population prevalence of...
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