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Type-Specific Human Papillomavirus Distribution in Invasive Squamous Cervical Carcinomas in Tunisia and Vaccine Impact.
Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP - 1 Jan 2015
Ennaifer Emna, Salhi Faten, Laassili Thalja, Fehri Emna, Ben Alaya Nissaf, Guizani Ikram, Boubaker Samir
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High risk human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the leading cause of cervical cancer (CC) and Pap smear screening has not been successful in preventing CC in Tunisia. HPV vaccination that targets HPV16 and 18 offers a new efficient prevention tool. Identification of HPV types in CC is thus essential to determine the impact of HPV vaccine implementation. The aim of this study is to provide specific data...
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