Article
Characterization of human papillomavirus genotypes and HPV-16 physical status in cervical neoplasias of women from northern Portugal.
International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - 1 May 2014
Ribeiro Joana, Teixeira Dulce, Marinho-Dias Joana, Monteiro Paula, Loureiro Joana, Baldaque Inês, Medeiros Rui, Sousa Hugo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes and the physical status of HPV-16 DNA among women from northern Portugal with cervical lesions. METHODS: The present retrospective study included samples of cervical exfoliated cells from 88 women (median age 42.0±13.1 years) who attended the Gynecology Service at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology in Porto during 2010. After DNA extraction, HPV...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Human papillomavirus 16
- Humans
- Middle Aged
