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Human papillomavirus genotype distribution in invasive cervical cancer in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cancer epidemiology - 1 Oct 2014
Iljazović Ermina, Mena Marisa, Tous Sara, Alemany Laia, Omeragić Feđa, Sadiković Azra, Clavero Omar, Vergara Marleny, Bosch F Xavier, de Sanjosé Silvia
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Countries of the former Yugoslavia bear some of the highest cervical cancer burden in Europe. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), data on human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype distribution among cervical cancer cases is scarce. This baseline information is critical in order to evaluate the impact of prophylactic HPV vaccines. This study aims to provide specific information for B&H. METHODS: The final analysis...
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