Self-sampling coupled to the detection of HPV 16 and 18 E6 protein: A promising option for detection of cervical malignancies in remote areas.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate both the performance and acceptability of a method coupling self-sampling with detection of cervical malignancy via elevated HPV 16 and 18 E6 oncoproteins (OncoE6™ Cervical Test) in remote areas in Brazil. METHODS:Women living in rural villages in proximity to Coari city, Amazo...

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Main Authors: Kátia Luz Torres, Josiane Montanho Mariño, Danielle Albuquerque Pires Rocha, Mônica Bandeira de Mello, Heydy Halanna de Melo Farah, Renato Dos Santos Reis, Valquíria do Carmo Rodrigues Alves, Edson Gomes, Toni Ricardo Martins, Ana Carolina Soares, Cristina Mendes de Oliveira, José Eduardo Levi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6056043?pdf=render