High-risk human papillomavirus genotypes among women of hill districts in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Knowledge on the distribution of type specific HPV (Human papillomavirus) genotypes in female cervix is crucial to identify women who are at a higher risk of developing cancer. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of High-risk HPV genotypes among women of three Hill districts of Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1st January and 30th June 2024 among 1602 selected married asymptomatic tribal and nontribal women (30-60 years of age) at three Hill districts. Partial genotyping of HPV DNA specimens which detects the presence of 14 high-risk genotypes (including individual HPV-16, HPV-18, and others as a pooled group) was performed at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). Women with previous treatment of cervical precancer and cancer, hysterectomy, cervical amput

SUBMITTER: Nessa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685158 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature