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Monitoring HPV Prevalence and Risk Cofactors for Abnormal Cytology in the Post-Vaccination Period among Croatian Women.
Viruses - 20 Apr 2024
Pešut Ena, Šimić Ivana, Fureš Rajko, Milutin Gašperov Nina, Lež Cvjetko, Feratović Fabijan, Kukina Žvigač Tomica, Grce Magdalena, Erceg Ivkošić Ivana, Sabol Ivan
Abstract excerpt
The incidence and mortality rate of cervical cancer in Croatia remains a health challenge despite screening efforts. Besides the persistent infection with HPV, the development of cancer is also associated with some cofactors. The goal of this study was to assess circulating HPV genotypes and risk factors for the development of cervical precancer after almost 16 years from the onset of HPV vaccination in Croatia....
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