Article
Prevalence of human papillomavirus in young Italian women with normal cytology: how should we adapt the national vaccination policy?
BMC infectious diseases - 6 Dec 2013
Panatto Donatella, Amicizia Daniela, Tanzi Elisabetta, Bianchi Silvia, Frati Elena Rosanna, Zotti Carla Maria, Lai Piero Luigi, Bechini Angela, Rossi Stefania, Gasparini Roberto
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. In Italy, HPV vaccination is now offered free of charge to 12-year-old females. However, some regional health authorities have extended free vaccination to other age-groups, especially to girls under 18 years of age. We conducted a multicentre epidemiological study to ascertain the prevalence of different genotypes of HPV in...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Alphapapillomavirus
- Cervix Uteri
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Health Policy
- Humans
- Italy
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Papillomavirus Vaccines
- Prevalence