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Genetic diversity of HPV35 in Chad and the Central African Republic, two landlocked countries of Central Africa: A cross-sectional study.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Mboumba Bouassa Ralph-Sydney, Avala Ntsigouaye Juval, Lemba Tsimba Paola Candyse, Nodjikouambaye Zita Aleyo, Sadjoli Damtheou, Mbeko Simaleko Marcel, Camengo Serge Police, Longo Jean De Dieu, Grésenguet Gérard, Veyer David, Péré Hélène, Mossoro-Kpinde Christian Diamant, Bélec Laurent
Abstract excerpt
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-35 accounts for up 10% of cervical cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa. We herein assessed the genetic diversity of HPV35 in HIV-negative women from Chad (identified as #CHAD) and HIV-infected men having sex with men (MSM) in the Central African Republic (CAR), identified as #CAR. Ten HPV35 DNA from self-collected genital secretions (n = 5) and anal margin samples (n = 5) obtained from women...
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