1. Prevalence of infection with high-risk human papillomavirus in women in Colombia.
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Soto-De Leon SC, Camargo M, Sanchez R, Leon S, Urquiza M, Acosta J, Monsalve D, Rodriguez LE, Patarroyo ME, and Patarroyo MA
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- Adult, Alphapapillomavirus isolation & purification, Colombia, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Papillomavirus Infections virology, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms prevention & control, Alphapapillomavirus genetics, Papillomavirus Infections epidemiology
- Abstract
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in 2109 females inhabiting five cities of Colombia was determined. Of the 49.2% with an HPV infection, 59.8% were infected with more than one viral type. Species 7 (of the the genus Alphapapillomavirus) was associated with multiple infections. Analysis of the socio-demographic data revealed a statistically significant protective effect associated with the status of civil union (civil recognition of cohabitation without marriage), and indigenous ethnicity proved to be a risk factor for HPV infection. This is the first study comparing HPV infection among women from geographical regions of Colombia with different socio-cultural structures.
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- 2009
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