Publications by authors named "Fujiko Itoh"
J Med Virol
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzed the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine given in Japan from 2009 to 2013, focusing on 1,529 women aged 16-39 who underwent HPV testing and Pap smears.
- Among participants, 19.6% had been vaccinated, with the highest uptake (53%) in women aged 22-27.
- Results showed significant protection against various cervical lesions, notably a 49% reduction in low-grade issues and 100% against high-grade lesions, along with a major decrease in HPV16 and HPV18 infections.
