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Human Papillomavirus
Research on human papillomavirus discussed by N. Munoz and co-researchers
July 8th, 2009
" Although the peak incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection occurs in most populations within 5-10 years of first sexual experience, all women remain at risk for acquisition of HPV infections. We tested the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of the quadrivalent HPV (types 6, 11, 16, 18) L1 virus-like-particle vaccine in women aged 24-45 years," scientists writing in the journal Lancet report. " Women aged 24-45 years with no history of genital warts or cervical disease were enrolled from community health centres, academic health centres, and primary health-care providers into an ongoing multicentre, parallel, randomised, placebo-controlled,...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-07-08)
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