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Risk factors for high-risk human papillomavirus detection among HIV-negative and HIV-positive women from Tanzania.
Sexually transmitted diseases - 1 Sept 2013
Dartell Myassa, Rasch Vibeke, Munk Christian, Kahesa Crispin, Mwaiselage Julius, Iftner Thomas, Kjaer Susanne Krüger
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide. The prevalence is dependent on several known factors notably sexual behavior and age, and factors still under scrutiny. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine risk factors for high-risk (HR) HPV infection among HIV-positive and HIV-negative women from the general population of Tanzania and to assess whether...
Topics
- Adult
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- DNA, Viral
- Demography
- Female
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
- HIV-1
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Papillomaviridae