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Human Papillomavirus Risk Factors
Research on human papillomavirus risk factors discussed by H.Z Hausen and co-researchers
October 8th, 2008
Scientists discuss in 'Papillomaviruses--to vaccination and beyond' new findings in human papillomavirus. According to recent research from Heidelberg, Germany, "High risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 DNAs were initially identified in 1983-1984. Subsequently the DNA of several other high risk HPV types has been identified." "HPV 16 is present in more than 50% of cervical cancer biopsies, and HPV 18 is close to 20%. Some geographic variations exist in the prevalence of HPV high risk types: e.g. HPV 45 is more frequently observed in equatorial Africa, whereas types 58 and 52 have been more often found in East Asia. Molecular as well as epidemiological...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-10-08)
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