High load for most high risk human papillomavirus genotypes is associated with prevalent cervical cancer precursors but only HPV16 load predicts the development of incident disease. [electronic resource]
- International journal of cancer Dec 2007
- 2787-93 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1097-0215
10.1002/ijc.23012 doi
Adult Aged Costa Rica--epidemiology Cross-Sectional Studies DNA, Viral--isolation & purification Female Follow-Up Studies Genotype Human papillomavirus 16--genetics Humans Incidence Mass Screening Middle Aged Odds Ratio Papillomaviridae--isolation & purification Papillomavirus Infections--complications Polymerase Chain Reaction Predictive Value of Tests Prevalence Prospective Studies Tumor Virus Infections--complications Uterine Cervical Neoplasms--epidemiology Viral Load Uterine Cervical Dysplasia--epidemiology