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Maternal human papillomavirus infections at mid-pregnancy and delivery in a Scandinavian mother-child cohort study.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 Jul 2021
Værnesbranden Magdalena R, Wiik Johanna, Sjøborg Katrine, Staff Anne Cathrine, Carlsen Karin C Lødrup, Haugen Guttorm, Hedlin Gunilla, Hilde Katarina, Nordlund Björn, Nystrand Camilla F, Rangberg Anbjørg, Rehbinder Eva Maria, Rudi Knut, Rueegg Corina Silvia, Sandberg Yvonne, Sjelmo Sigrid, Skjerven Håvard O, Söderhäll Cilla, Vettukattil Riyas, Jonassen Christine M
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are common, especially during women's reproductive years, with unclear obstetrical impact. This study aimed to identify HPV prevalence at mid-gestation and delivery, type-specific persistence from mid-gestation to delivery, and risk factors for HPV infection and persistence. METHODS: In 757 women from a Scandinavian prospective mother-child cohort, HPV was...
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