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Human papillomavirus prevalence and type distribution in invasive cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.
International journal of cancer - 15 Mar 2014
Denny Lynette, Adewole Isaac, Anorlu Rose, Dreyer Greta, Moodley Manivasan, Smith Trudy, Snyman Leon, Wiredu Edwin, Molijn Anco, Quint Wim, Ramakrishnan Gunasekaran, Schmidt Johannes
Abstract excerpt
In sub-Saharan Africa, invasive cervical cancer (ICC) incidence and mortality are among the highest in the world. This cross-sectional epidemiological study assessed human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence and type distribution in women with ICC in Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. Cervical biopsy specimens were obtained from women aged ≥ 21 years with lesions clinically suggestive of ICC. Histopathological...
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