Human papillomavirus infection and risk factors in a cohort of Tuscan women aged 18-24: results at recruitment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is conclusive evidence that human papillomavirus (HPV) infections of the cervix are a necessary cause of cervical cancer. In Italy there are consistent data of HPV prevalence in women aged 25 - 64 years, but there is limited da...

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Main Authors: Viacava Paolo, Mirri Francesco, Franchini Mario, Brandigi Livia, Cariaggi Paola, Iossa Anna, Ventura Leonardo, Zappa Marco, Carozzi Francesca, Confortini Massimo, Scarfantoni Aurora, Bazzanti Daniela, Sani Cristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/10/157