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Prevalence and factors associated with high-risk oncogenic human papillomavirus infection among women living with HIV in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo

2026-02-23 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundCervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, particularly among women living with HIV (WLWH). Persistent infection with High-risk oncogenic human papillomavirus (Hr-HPV) is the primary etiological factor. However, data on Hr-HPV prevalence among WLWH in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, remains poorly documented. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Hr-HPV infection and identify associated risk factors in this population. MethodsA cross-sectional st...

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