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Genotype distribution of high-risk and potential high-risk HPV types among women in different screening and clinic settings in Ghana and Kenya.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Kwesi-Maliepaard Eliza Mari, Osea-Larbi Judith A, Nyamari Celestine K, Alhassan Yakubu, Sromani Adelaide K, Kotey Vera M, Darko Stephanie, Tackie Randy, Kiome Ruth, Mohammed Aisha M, Buadii Erica, Quaye Emmanuel K, Akligoh Harry, Ibrahim Barikisu A, Kaba Patricia, Amoako Susan Florence, Kotey Esmy, Agyemang Seth, Ngoi Joyce M, Paemka Lily, Darkwa Kwaku, Degley Thywill, Siebu Nathan Edward, Olwal Charles Ochieng', Morang'a Collins M, Manu Aida, Hutchful David, Amoako Emmanuella, Onyambu Frank G, Bediako Yaw
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The burden of cervical cancer is highest in Africa. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the major cause of cervical cancer. There are over 200 different HPV genotypes, with 15 considered (potential) high-risk genotypes for developing cancer. Due to a lack of systematic screening programs in most African countries, there is limited data available on the most prevalent HPV genotypes in the...
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