| Literature DB >> 9037955 |
Abstract
High- and intermediate-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) in concert with cofactors are responsible for over 90% of cervical cancers world-wide. While the Pap smear is a valuable cancer prevention tool, its subjective nature leaves it error prone. As a result, HPV DNA testing appears to be a needed adjunct to the Pap smear. Hybrid Capture is a simple DNA test with high specificity and sensitivity which appears useful for clinical management of equivocal Pap tests and shows promise for mass screening.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 9037955 DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.1996.tb01081.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Obstet Gynaecol Res ISSN: 1341-8076 Impact factor: 1.730