Low avidity of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 antibodies is associated with increased risk of low-risk but not high-risk HPV type prevalence

Low avidity of human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 antibodies is associated with increased risk of low-risk but not high-risk HPV type prevalence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low avidity of antibodies against viral, bacterial and parasitic agents has been used for differential diagnosis of acute versus recent/past infections. The low-avidity antibodies may however, persist for a longer period in some indi...

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Main Authors: Byaruhanga Romano N, Kizito Dennison, Mbidde Edward K, Banura Cecily, Hedman Klaus, Hedman Lea, Namujju Proscovia B, Muwanga Moses, Kirnbauer Reinhard, Surcel Heljä-Marja, Lehtinen Matti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
antibody
avidity
genital infection
HPV
prevalence
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/170

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