Article
Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and its Association With Pap Smear Findings Among Women Attending a Gynecology Clinic in Khorasan Razavi-Iran.
Journal of research in health sciences - 30 Sept 2024
Etemad Sareh, Asghari Baghalan Amir Mohammad, Naeimi Bita, Mehrzad Shadi, Adib Amin Saina, Soudyab Mohammad, Jafarzadeh Esfehani Reza
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexual transmitted disease and Pap smears and HPV testing are crucial for early detection. Advancements in HPV testing improve accuracy, but optimal screening strategies are still debated. This cross-sectional study explores HPV...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Iran
- Adult
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Papanicolaou Test
- Prevalence
- Retrospective Studies
- Middle Aged
- Vaginal Smears
