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Human Papillomavirus Risk Factors
Research on human papillomavirus risk factors published by scientists at Taipei Hospital, Department of Health
March 18th, 2008
Fresh data on human papillomavirus are presented in the report 'Seroprevalence and risk factors for human papillomavirus in Taiwan.' According to a study from Taipei, Taiwan, "The aim of the study was to tailor a future Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine campaign and to help perform early primary prevention of HPV infection in Taiwan, where the incidence of cervical cancer is high. A cross-sectional survey was conducted of 826 female students, ages 10, 13, 16 and 19-22 years." "A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on risk factors for HPV infection. Serum samples were tested for antibodies to HPV 16 capsids using a virus-like particle-based...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-03-18)
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