Epidemiology of high-risk human papillomavirus among women of the north-central region of Ecuador: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection is the major risk factor for cervical cancer, which remains a significant concern, particularly in low and middle-income countries due to the lack of effective treatment and preventive measures. Examining the prevalence and distribution of HR-HPV is key to designing or reformulating policies aimed at eliminating HPV-associated cancers.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted using HR-HPV genotyping data from 9,524 women aged ≥18 years of the north-central region of Ecuador, who underwent cervical sampling either in cervical cancer prevention campaigns or during gynecological outpatient clinics, between January 2015 and August 2022. Samples were tested for HR-HPV using the cobas^® 4800 HPV Test. Inf

SUBMITTER: Mosquera-Yuqui F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12536524 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature