Prevalence and age-related trends of high-risk Human Papillomavirus genomes in Ecuadorian women: a comprehensive cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of cervical cancer worldwide. Previous studies on HPV prevalence in Ecuador have presented inconsistent findings due to limited sample sizes and regional foci. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and characteristics of HPV infection in Ecuadorian women, identifying high-risk HPV genomes and age-related trends, using data from the Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Program.

Methods

Data were collected from multiple health centers across Ecuador, particularly focusing on the province of Pichincha, utilizing GeneXpert technology and the Xpert^® HPV kit between January 1 and May 31, 2023 were included. The assay reports HPV16, HPV18/45, and pooled channels for 11 HPV types (P3: 31/33/35/52/58; P4: 51

SUBMITTER: Izquierdo-Condoy JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12817510 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature