Prevalence and distribution of human papillomavirus findings in swab specimens from gynaecology clinics of the east coast of Spain.
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) among females in the east coast of Spain. A total of 1956 women visiting gynaecology clinics for routine check-ups were included in the study. Swabs were analyzed for HPV DNA by consensus polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing. The overall HPV prevalence was 12.99%. HPV vaccine types 6, 11, 16 and 18 were detected in 6.13% of female participants.
Martorell
Miguel
M
Department of Pathology, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
García-García
José Angel
JA
Ortiz
Cristian
C
Pérez-Vallés
Ana
A
Calabuig
Consuelo
C
Gómez-Cabrero
David
D
Escolano
Manuel
M
Montesinos
Manel
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D052685:Alphapapillomavirus / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D015995:Prevalence; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014621:Vagina / Q000821:virology*
D004279:DNA, Viral