Immunosuppression and the occurrence of HPV in kidney transplant patients verified by urinary cytology
ABSTRACT Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer, and immunosuppression is recognized as a risk factor for HPV infection and its persistence. After renal transplantation, immunosuppressive agents are used to prevent rejection, but predispose recipients to chro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
2016-02-01
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Series: | Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/pdf/jbpml/v52n1/1676-2444-jbpml-52-01-0025.pdf |