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Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus genotypes and viral load correlated with squamous cell inflammation among women in Gabon.
BMC women's health - 12 Oct 2024
Mombo-Maganga Christian, Mangala Christian, Mabika-Obanda Alfred Keith Felix, Maulot-Bangola Denis, Ambounda-Ledaga Nathalie, Matsomo-Kombet Gwladys Esmeralda, Moukanda-Ifoundou Rolf, Boukandou-Bina Josiane Alda, Obame-N'na Laetitia, Tommo Michel, Atenguena Etienne
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BACKGROUND: High-risk genotypes of Human Papillomavirus are responsible for 90% of cases of cervical cancer worldwide. Inflammation of squamous cells is mainly linked to HPV. In Gabon, HPV is endemic and circulates among the female population. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of HR-HPV genotypes and to investigate the correlation between squamous cell inflammation and HPV viral load in infected women...
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