Characterization of Human Papillomavirus 16 from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)—Implications for Pathogenicity and Vaccine Effectiveness

Characterization of Human Papillomavirus 16 from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)—Implications for Pathogenicity and Vaccine Effectiveness

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 is the main etiological agent of cervical cancer worldwide. Mutations within the virus genome may lead to an increased risk of cancer development and decreased vaccine response, but there is a lack of information about strains circulating in Sub-Saharan Africa. End...

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Main Authors: Paula Iglesias, Celine Tendobi, Silvia Carlos, Maria D. Lozano, David Barquín, Luis Chiva, Gabriel Reina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
Human Papillomavirus 16
Kinshasa
L1
LCR
variants
cervical cancer
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/12/2492

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