Publications by authors named "Gerusinete Rodrigues Bastos"
BMC Womens Health
August 2020
Article Synopsis
- - Cervical cancer is a major health issue for women globally, particularly in Brazil where it's the third most common cancer, with HPV found in around 90% of cases, predominantly HPV 16 variants contributing to its development.
- - A study analyzed tumor samples from 120 cervical cancer patients, revealing that HPV was present in 73% of cases, with HPV 16 being the most common type, especially variant A, which was linked to specific tumor histological types.
- - Understanding the variants of HPV 16 is crucial as it helps clarify their role in the progression and characteristics of cervical cancer, potentially impacting future research and treatment strategies.
