The prevalence of human papillomavirus infection in Mombasa, Kenya.

Objectives: A human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence survey was done in Mombasa, Kenya, to improve the knowledge of HPV prevalence and genotype distribution in sub-Saharan African countries overall, and in women of different ages.

Methods: HPV prevalence was assessed using PCR in women older than 15 years attending family planning and mother-child care services.

Results: Among 496 women, HPV prevalence was high (42.