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Epidemiology of high-risk HPV in Uzbekistan among 44,000 women - genotypes, risk profiles and screening needs in Uzbekistan.
BMC infectious diseases - 16 Dec 2025
Oltieva Malokhat Palvannazirovna, Alieva Dilfuza Abdullaevna, Kizi Abdusattorova Sitorabonu Bahodir, Sharipova Iroda Pulatovna, Juraev Jasur Ravshanovich, Ugli Shodiev Tohirbek Shokir, Musabaev Erkin Isakovich, Baynazarov Mirzarakhim Mirzakhakimovich, Ugli Odilov Khasanjon Kobiljon, Ugli Jamoliddinov Nurmuhammad Jaloliddin, Mirzaev Ulugbek Khudayberdievich
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer imposes a substantial public health burden in Uzbekistan, yet comprehensive HPV epidemiological data are lacking. This study characterized high-risk HPV prevalence, genotype distribution, risk factors, and screening coverage in three key regions. METHODS: We analyzed data from 44,497 women aged ≥ 20 years attending gynecological services in Tashkent, Andijan, and Samarkand (2021–2023)....
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