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Human papillomavirus types distribution in organised cervical cancer screening in France.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Heard Isabelle, Tondeur Laura, Arowas Laurence, Falguières Michael, Demazoin Marie-Christine, Favre Michel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Knowledge of prevalence rates and distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes prior high HPV vaccine coverage is necessary to assess its expected impact on HPV ecology and on cervical lesions and cancers. METHODS: Residual specimens of cervical cytology (N = 6,538) were obtained from 16 sites participating in organised cervical cancer screening pilot programs throughout France, anonymised and...
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