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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: This was a cross-sectional study consisting of women with histologically confirmed cervical cancer attending...
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