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Short-term costs and cost-efficiency of HPV triage strategies in a high HIV-prevalence setting: Evidence from Botswana.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2025
Wynn Adriane, Harris Devon, Modest Anna, Reyes Maria de Fatima, Wamakima Bridgette, Gaborone Kelebogile, Moraka Natasha, Gompers Annika, Moyo Sikhulile, Shapiro Roger, Ramogola-Masire Doreen, Luckett Rebecca
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among women in sub-Saharan Africa and is more severe in high HIV-burdened countries due to persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV). In 2021, the World Health Organization recommended primary hrHPV testing for cervical cancer screening; however, optimal triage strategies following positive hrHPV tests remain unclear. We conducted a prospective...
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