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High-risk human papillomavirus genotyping in cervical cancers in Tanzania

Gad Murenzi
Atuganile Malango
Asteria Kimambo
Gallican Kubwimana
Edda Vuhahula
Kathryn Anastos
Subira Matiku
Edwin Liwa
Eulade Rugengamanzi
Obed Tuyishime
Thomas Habanabakize
Philip E. Castle

20245 citationsOpen accessCatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences

Abstract

We found a high proportion of hrHPV among cervical carcinomas diagnosed in Tanzania. Rolling out HPV vaccines that target more hrHPV types than HPV16/18, especially HPV35 and HPV45, could optimize protection against cervical cancer in Tanzania.

Research topics

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Genital Health and Disease
Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1186/s13027-024-00596-1

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