Exploring the prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes in PAP smear samples of women in northern region of United Arab Emirates (UAE): HPV Direct Flow CHIP system-based pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of low and high-risk HPV genotypes in PAP smear samples of women in northern region of the UAE using HPV direct flow CHIP method.

Methods

A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted between September 2021 to April 2022. A total of 104 liquid-based cervical cytology samples were obtained from women aged 20-59 years attending the Gynaecology out-patient department of Thumbay University Hospital and other hospitals of Northern Emirates of UAE, processed for the routine cytological examination to identify and differentiate morphological changes of the PAP smear samples. HPV genotyping was performed using HPV direct flow CHIP method.

Results

In total, 112 HPV genotypes were detected in 63 women (60.57%)

SUBMITTER: Odeh HI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10482270 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature