Article
Prevalence and genotype distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) in an at-risk and suspected population in Iran.
BMC infectious diseases - 18 May 2026
Hossein Zadeh Shaghayegh, Habibnia Shadi, Rokni Mohsen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Invasive cervical cancer is primarily caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV). In developing countries, HPV and viral hepatitis together are responsible for a quarter of all cancers. Valid regional data on the distribution of HPV types in men and women affected and unaffected by cervical cancer is vital for predicting the effectiveness of current vaccines and enhancing screening programs. This study...
Topics
- Humans
- Female
- Iran
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Genotype
- Prevalence
- Male
- Papillomaviridae
- Adult
- Middle Aged
- Human Papillomavirus Viruses
- Young Adult
