Article
Human papilloma virus (HPV) genotypes prevalence in a region of South Italy (Apulia).
Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita - 1 Jan 2015
Coscia Maria Franca, Monno Rosa, Ballini Andrea, Mirgaldi Rosanna, Dipalma Gianna, Pettini Francesco, Cristallo Vincenzo, Inchingolo Francesco, Foti Caterina, de Vito Danila
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Since human papillomavirus (HPV) is the central casual factor in cervical cancer, understanding the epidemiology and geographical area distribution of the most prevalent HPV genotypes constitutes an important step towards development of strategies of prevention. AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of HPV infection and to determine HPV types distribution among 822 HPV...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Italy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Papillomaviridae
- Papillomavirus Infections
