Article
Dynamic changes of HPV genotypes in a tourism-influenced populated area, Northeastern Iran.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2026
Fadaee Afsane, Alavi-Kakhki Seyed Sajjad, Basharkhah Samira, Shamsian Seyed Ali Akbar, Shadman Zahra, Valizadeh Narges, Amin Poustchi Tousi Samira, Arefi Mohammad, Mohammadi Fatemeh Sadat, Ahmadi Ghezeldasht Sanaz, Mosavat Arman, Rezaee Seyed Abdolrahim
Abstract excerpt
Human papillomavirus (HPV) comprises more than 230 genotypes; its oncogenic potential is a major concern, particularly in tourism-influenced regions. The present study was conducted to assess HPV prevalence and temporal changes in genotype distribution after an eight-year interval in subjects who were suspected of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Professional physicians referred samples from 2,673 subjects...
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- Humans
- Genotype
- Iran
- Female
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Adult
