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Molecular characterization of high-risk humanpapillomavirus genotypes in women with or without cervical lesions at VIA/VILI in Kara, Togo.
African health sciences - 1 Dec 2021
Dolou Essolakina, Kuassi-Kpede Akouélé, Zohoncon Theodora M, Traore Ina Marie, Katawa Gnatoulma, Ouedraogo Alice R, Traore Esther Mah, Bado Prosper, Ouedraogo Clarisse T, Djigma Florencia, Aboubakari Abdoul-Samadou, Karou Simplice Damintoti, Simpore Jacques
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Background: Persistent infection with high-risk (HR) papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes plays a central role in the pathogenesis of invasive cervical cancer. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of HR-HPV among women with or without cervical lesions at VIA/VILI in Togo. Methods: Cervical samples were collected from 238 women with or without cervical lesions at VIA / VILI and[c3]...
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