Variations of human papillomavirus type 58 E6, E7, L1 genes and long control region in strains from women with cervical lesions in Liaoning province, China

► We analyzed the variations of HPV 58 E6, E7, L1 genes and LCR region in a large samples. ► High ratios of HPV 58 E6, E7, L1 and LCR region variants were identified in strains. ► Some novel variations in E6 and L1 genes were found. ► The major prevalent HPV 58 in Chinese northern women was variants in lineage A.