[Prevalence of human papillomavirus and associated risk factors in women affiliated with state health insurance in Posadas, Misiones (Argentina)].

Background: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most frequent sexually transmitted infections, especially among young people.

Aims: To describe the prevalence of genital HPV infections, to identify clinical-epidemiological factors associated with them and to determine the frequency of viral strains.

Methods: Endocervical samples were studied of 505 women between 15 and 49 years old, who attended the laboratory of the Institute of Social Security, residents of Posadas, Misiones, for the study of vaginal exudate, between January 2012 and June 2013.