HPV Genotypes in Azorean Women
Author Information
Author(s): Dutra Isa, Santos Margarida R, Soares Marta, Couto Ana R, Bruges-Armas Maria, Teixeira Fernando, Monjardino Luísa, Hodgson Shirley, Bruges-Armas Jácome
Primary Institution: Serviço Especializado de Epidemiologia e Biologia Molecular (SEEBMO), Hospital de Santo Espírito de Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Hypothesis
What are the HPV genotypes present in the Azorean population?
Conclusion
HPV31 was the most frequent type found in Terceira Island, followed by HPV16 and others.
Supporting Evidence
- 30 women were HPV positive, with an overall prevalence of 10.49%.
- Seventeen genotypes were identified, including 58.82% high risk types.
- The median age of HPV positive women was 41 years.
Takeaway
The study looked at women in the Azores to see which types of HPV they had, finding that a lot had HPV31.
Methodology
Cervical samples were collected and HPV DNA was amplified and genotyped using specific kits.
Limitations
The study's sample size may not fully represent the entire Azorean population.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 16 to 81 from the Gynaecological Outpatient Clinic.
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