Immunosuppression and the occurrence of HPV in kidney transplant patients verified by urinary cytology

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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Main Authors: Rogéria M. Leon, Alana D. Ranzi, Graziele S. Fardin, Elizete Keitel, Rosicler Luzia Brackmann, João Carlos Prolla, Claudia G. Bica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica 2016-02-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
Subjects:
immunosuppression
risk factors
kidney transplantation
papillomavirus infections
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/jbpml/v52n1/1676-2444-jbpml-52-01-0025.pdf

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