Prevalence of infection with high-risk human papillomavirus in women in Colombia.
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in 2109 females inhabiting five cities of Colombia was determined. Of the 49.2% with an HPV infection, 59.8% were infected with more than one viral type. Species 7 (of the the genus Alphapapillomavirus) was associated with multiple infections. Analysis of the socio-demographic data revealed a statistically significant protective effect associated with the status of civil union (civil recognition of cohabitation without marriage), and indigenous ethnicity proved to be a risk factor for HPV infection. This is the first study comparing HPV infection among women from geographical regions of Colombia with different socio-cultural structures.
Soto-De Leon
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Fundación Instituto de Inmunologia de Colombia (FIDIC), Bogota, Columbia.
Camargo
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Sanchez
R
R
Leon
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S
Urquiza
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Acosta
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J
Monsalve
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D
Rodriguez
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Patarroyo
M E
ME
Patarroyo
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MA
D000328:Adult; D052685:Alphapapillomavirus / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D003105:Colombia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control