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High-risk human papillomavirus genotype distribution among women with gynecology complaints in northwest Ethiopia.

Awoke DerbieMelanie MaierBereket AmareEyaya MisganEndalkachew NibretUwe G LiebertYimtubezinash WoldeamanuelTamrat Abebe
Published in: Infectious agents and cancer (2023)
HR-HPV infection was reportedly higher among women in the present study area. Based on our findings, we strongly recommend the nonavalent HPV vaccine for immunization and any HPV-based screening method to take into consideration the predominant genotypes circulating in the country. The role of multiple HPV infections in high-grade cervical lesions entails further study in Ethiopia.
Keyphrases
  • high grade
  • low grade
  • cervical cancer screening
  • metabolic syndrome
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • pregnant women