PLoS ONE (Jan 2019)

Prevalence and distribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes among HIV infected women in Lomé, Togo.

  • Yawo Tufa Nyasenu,
  • Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi,
  • Amivi Ehlan,
  • Sabi Abdul-Raouf Issa,
  • Sika Dossim,
  • Malewe Kolou,
  • Brice Martial Yambiyo,
  • Mireille Prince-David,
  • Mounerou Salou,
  • Didier Koumavi Ekouevi,
  • Anoumou Dagnra

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212516
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 2
p. e0212516

Abstract

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CONCLUSION:This study showed the diversity of circulating HPV genotypes in Togo. Programs of HPV vaccination and early detection of benign or precancerous lesions should be implemented to reduce cancer-related comorbidities.