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Vaccine-preventable HPV burden and cervical abnormalities in women during 2022-2024 Octobre Rose campaigns in Libreville.
Nature communications - 24 Dec 2025
Mabika-Obanda Alfred K F, Ambounda Ledaga Nathalie, Ngou Milama Krystina, Zang Obame Vénusia, Alame-Emane Amel Kevin, Sanon Adama, Ndong-Ella Corneille, Loemba Hugues, Bélec Laurent, Ngou Mve Ngou Jean-Pierre, Essone Paulin N, Mintsa-Ndong Armel, Mboumba Bouassa Ralph-Sydney, Djoba Siawaya Joël Fleury
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, largely driven by persistent carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. We conducted a 3-year cross-sectional study of 1,524 women participating in the national "Octobre Rose" campaigns in Libreville, Gabon. Cervical samples were assessed by visual inspection with acetic acid/Lugol iodine (VIA/VILI) and HPV genotyping using...
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