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Prevalence of infection with high-risk human papillomavirus in women in Colombia.
- Source :
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Clinical Microbiology & Infection . Jan2009, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p100-102. 3p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1198743X
- Volume :
- 15
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Microbiology & Infection
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36281904
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2008.02120.x