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. 2019 Feb 27;14(2):e0212516.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212516. eCollection 2019.

Prevalence and distribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes among HIV infected women in Lomé, Togo

Yawo Tufa Nyasenu  1 , Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi  2   3 , Amivi Ehlan  1 , Sabi Abdul-Raouf Issa  1 , Sika Dossim  1 , Malewe Kolou  1 , Brice Martial Yambiyo  4 , Mireille Prince-David  1 , Mounerou Salou  1 , Didier Koumavi Ekouevi  2   3   5   6 , Anoumou Dagnra  1
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Prevalence and distribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes among HIV infected women in Lomé, Togo

Yawo Tufa Nyasenu et al. PLoS One. .

Abstract

This study showed the diversity of circulating HPV genotypes in Togo. Programs of HPV vaccination and early detection of benign or precancerous lesions should be implemented to reduce cancer-related comorbidities.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Fig 1
Fig 1. HPV genotypes according to CD4+.
The frequency of each HPV genotype was presented in light blue bars and dark blue for women with CD4+count less than 500 cells/mm3 and greather than 500 cells/mm3, respectively.
Fig 2
Fig 2. HPV genotypes according to HIV viral load.
The frequency of each HPV genotype was presented in light blue bars and dark blue for women with HIV viral load less than 10 000 copies/mm3 and greather than 10 000 copies/mm3, respectively.
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