Article
High-risk HPV genotypes in Zimbabwean women with cervical cancer: Comparative analyses between HIV-negative and HIV-positive women.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Kuguyo Oppah, Dube Mandishora Racheal S, Thomford Nicholas Ekow, Makunike-Mutasa Rudo, Nhachi Charles F B, Matimba Alice, Dandara Collet
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High-risk human papillomavirus HPV (HR-HPV) modifies cervical cancer risk in people living with HIV, yet African populations are under-represented. We aimed to compare the frequency, multiplicity and consanguinity of HR-HPVs in HIV-negative and HIV-positive Zimbabwean women. METHODS:...
Topics
- Adult
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Human papillomavirus 16
- Human papillomavirus 18
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Papillomavirus Infections
