Type-specific persistence, clearance and incidence of high-risk HPV among screen-positive Rwandan women living with HIV

Type-specific persistence, clearance and incidence of high-risk HPV among screen-positive Rwandan women living with HIV

Abstract Background Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is a critical step in cervical carcinogenesis. We report on type-specific hrHPV persistence, clearance and incidence among screen-positive Rwandan women living with HIV (WLWH). Methods This was a nested analysis fro...

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Main Authors: Gad Murenzi, Patrick Tuyisenge, Faustin Kanyabwisha, Athanase Munyaneza, Benjamin Muhoza, Gallican Kubwimana, Anthere Murangwa, Leon Mutesa, Kathryn Anastos, Philip E. Castle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
Subjects:
Hr-HPV persistence
Incidence
HIV
HPV vaccine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-021-00355-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-021-00355-6

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