Publications by authors named "Daniel Valim Duarte"
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
July 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among women in low-income riverside communities in Pará, Brazil, focusing on HPV-16 and HPV-18 along with cervical cytology and risk factors.
- The research involved collecting cervical samples from 353 women, revealing an overall HPV prevalence of 16.4%, but notably low cases of the high-risk types HPV-16 (2.3%) and HPV-18 (1.4%).
- The findings highlighted a concerning lack of access to regular Pap tests, with nearly 70% of participants having never undergone one, raising the risk for cervical lesions and cancer among these underserved populations.
