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High-risk human papillomavirus genotype distribution, cytological abnormalities, and associated factors among Ethiopian women: a multicenter study.
Microbiology spectrum - 7 Apr 2026
Tadele Sisay, Yilema Amelework, Woldesemayat Belete, Zealiyas Kidist, Admas Abinet, Abebe Tamrat, Gebeyehu Ayele, Tadesse Gemechu, Tollera Getachew, Berhe Nega, Kebede Nigatu
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Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) leads to cervical cancer (CC), the second most common cancer among women in Ethiopia. Understanding the genotype distribution of hr-HPV is essential for effective prevention strategies. However, existing studies in Ethiopia are fragmented and lack comprehensive national evidence. This study assessed the distribution of hr-HPV genotypes, cytological...
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