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Prevalence of human papillomavirus infection among women presenting for cervical cancer screening in Chile, 2014-2015.
Medical microbiology and immunology - 1 Dec 2016
Balanda Monserrat, Quiero Andrea, Vergara Nicolás, Espinoza Gloria, Martín Héctor San, Rojas Giovanna, Ramírez Eugenio
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide. In Chile, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death among women of reproductive age, causing more than 600 deaths annually. This study was carried out to determine the burden and confirm the predominant human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes among women presenting for cervical cancer screening in public health services in Chile....
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