Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Malignancies in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.
Samuel OkerosiLillian Wairimu MokohFidel RubagumyaBrandon Asuman NiyibiziAslam NkyaKatherine Van LoonGeoffrey C BuckleStephen BentPatrick K HaJohannes J FaganDianna L NgJoyce AswaniMary Jue XuPublished in: JCO global oncology (2023)
HPV was found to be associated with a significant proportion of HNC in SSA. The genotypes reported suggest that the nine-valent vaccine and gender-neutral vaccination policies should be considered. Given that these studies may not accurately capture prevalence nor causation of HPV in HNC subsites, additional research is needed to provide a more thorough epidemiologic understanding of HPV-associated HNC in SSA, including risk factors and clinical outcomes.