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Interest of human papillomavirus DNA quantification and genotyping in paired cervical and urine samples to detect cervical lesions.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Aug 2014
Ducancelle A, Legrand M C, Pivert A, Veillon P, Le Guillou-Guillemette H, De Brux M A, Beby-Defaux A, Agius G, Hantz S, Alain S, Catala L, Descamps P, Postec E, Caly H, Charles-Pétillon F, Labrousse F, Lunel F, Payan C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV). Conventional human papillomavirus (HPV) testing requires cervical sampling. However, vaginal and urine self-sampling methods are more acceptable for patients and result in increased partici...
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