Publications by authors named "Yang-Nan Zhang"
BMC Infect Dis
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates HPV prevalence among females in Southern China prior to the introduction of mass HPV vaccination, highlighting the need for baseline data on the infection rates.
- Conducted between 2012 and 2018, it analyzed cervical screening results from 214,715 women, revealing an overall HPV prevalence of 18.71% and a downward trend over the years observed.
- The research identified peak HPV infection rates in women under 21, with high-risk types being HPV52, HPV16, and HPV58, while low-risk types included HPV81 and HPV6, emphasizing the importance of targeting younger demographics for vaccination.
