| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2403608 | Vaccine | 2013 | 1985 Pages |
Abstract
► There are 75,000 new cases of cervical cancer (CC) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). ► The highest incidence is in East and West Africa, where HIV is at highest incidence. ► HPV16 and 18 are the commonest types of HPV found in CC diagnosed in SSA. ► SSA region has limited resources for CC screening and treatment. ► HPV vaccination is a viable prevention option despite challenges in implementation.
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Authors
Olutosin A. Awolude, Imran O. Morhason-Bello, Lynette A. Denny, Isaac F. Adewole,