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Epidemiology and Molecular Biology of HPV Variants in Cervical Cancer: The State of the Art in Mexico
2 Aug 2022
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer (CC) continues to be a major public health problem in Mexico, ranking second among cancers in women. A persistent infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) is the main risk factor for CC development. In addition, a significant fraction of other cancers including those of the anus, oropharynx, and penis are also related to HPV infection. In CC, HPV-16 is the most prevalent high-risk HPV type,...
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