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The prevalence of human papillomavirus infection among women in primary health care, Santiago, Chile (2015-2024).
Journal of cancer policy - 1 Sept 2026
Bruneau Nicole, Balanda Monserrat, Martín Héctor San, Muñoz Tamara, Roldán Francisco, Hernández Daniela, Fernández Jorge, Soto Mario, Santis-Alay Natalia, Ortúzar Isabel, Ramírez Eugenio
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BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer (CC) remains a major public health concern and is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among Chilean women aged 25-64 years. Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) is a necessary and etiological factor for CC development. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and genotype distribution of HPV among women attending primary health care...
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