Publications by authors named "Achille Nange"
Human papillomavirus positivity and cervical lesions in relation to HIV infection: a comparative assessment in the Cameroonian female population.
Samuel Martin Sosso Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket Joseph Fokam Rachel Kamgaing Simo Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue Achille Nange
J Public Health Afr
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) on cervical lesions in women in Cameroon, particularly focusing on the differences between those who are HIV positive and those who are HIV negative.
- Out of 257 women examined, 71.59% were found to be HIV positive, and the prevalence of HR-HPV was significantly higher in HIV-positive individuals (41.98%) compared to HIV-negative individuals (25.71%).
- The findings suggest that HR-HPV is a strong independent factor in the development of cervical lesions, with HIV-positive women showing higher odds of developing these lesions compared to those who are only HPV positive.
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancers, causing 270.000 deaths annually worldwide of which 85% occur in developing countries with an increasing risk associated to HIV infection. This study aimed at comparing HPV's positivity and genotype distribution in women according to their HIV status and determinants.
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