Resumen
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in 2109 females inhabiting five cities of Colombia was determined. Of the 49.2% with an HPV infection, 59.8% were infected with more than one viral type. Species 7 (of the the genus Alpha papillomavirus) was associated with multiple infections. Analysis of the socio-demographic data revealed a statistically significant protective effect associated with the status of civil union (civil recognition of cohabitation without marriage), and indigenous ethnicity proved to be a risk factor for HPV infection. This is the first study comparing HPV infection among women from geographical regions of Colombia with different socio-cultural structures.
Idioma original | Inglés estadounidense |
---|---|
Páginas (desde-hasta) | 100-102 |
Número de páginas | 3 |
Publicación | Clinical Microbiology and Infection |
Volumen | 15 |
N.º | 1 |
DOI | |
Estado | Publicada - 2009 |
Publicado de forma externa | Sí |
Áreas temáticas de ASJC Scopus
- Microbiología (médica)
- Enfermedades infecciosas