Article
Regional Diversity of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Southeastern Brazil: Implications for Cervical Cancer Screening.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Sept 2026
Dalvi Débora De'nadai, Cruz Ana Maria Gonçalves, de Oliveira Rocha Priscilla Santos, Dos Passos Segantine Emarillene Rosa, Grillo Danielle, Goulart Jaqueline Pegoretti, Miranda Angélica Espinosa, Ribeiro-Rodrigues Rodrigo
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in Brazil. A molecular testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) was incorporated into the national screening program, current strategies prioritize HPV-16 and HPV-18, potentially overlooking other high-risk genotypes circulating regionally. This cross-sectional study evaluated HPV prevalence and genotype distribution among 8073 women in routine cervical...
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- Humans
- Female
- Brazil
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Adult
- Genotype
