Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence among women in HoChiMinh city
- Author:
Nguyen Trong Hieu
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Human papillomavirus
- MeSH:
Human papillomavirus 16;
Human papillomavirus 18;
epidemiology;
women
- From:Ho Chi Minh city Medical Association
2004;9(4):195-198
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study on the incidence rate of cervical cancer on 1.122 women aged from 15 to 69 years old were interviewed and had a gynaecological examination in an urban district of HoChiMinh city. HPV DNA detection was performed using a GP5+/6+ primer-mediated PCR enzyme immunoassay. IgG antibodies against herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) were determined in blood samples using an ELISA assay. The results showed that: HPV DNA was detected among 10.9% of women in HoChiMinh city. 28 different HPV types were detected, the most common being HPV 16 (in 14 single and 18 multiple infections), followed by HPV 58, 18 and 56. A peak of HPV DNA detection in women below age 25 was found. Major risk factors for HPV DNA detection in the multivariate analyses were: indicators of sexual habits, most notably the presence of HSV-2 antibodies, nulliparity and the current use of oral contraceptives
