Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in women of the Yaracuy State

Authors

  • Andreina Fernandes Laboratorio de Genética Molecular, Instituto de Oncología y Hematología, Caracas, Venezuela.
  • María Correnti Instituto de Investigaciones Odontológicas Raúl Vincentelli .Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela.
  • María Eugenia Cavazza Cátedra de Bioquímica. Escuela de Medicina José María Vargas. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Central de Venezuela , Caracas, Venezuela.
  • Dayahíndara Veitía Laboratorio de Microbiología Molecular, Servicio Autónomo Instituto de Biomedicina Dr. Jacinto Convit, Caracas, Venezuela. MPPS-UCV
  • Diana Ortiz Cátedra de Inmunología. Escuela de Medicina José María Vargas. Facultad de Medicina. Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
  • María Montilla Red de atención primaria. Sistema de Salud del Estado Yaracuy. Venezuela
  • Gysell Plata Sistema de Vigilancia Epidemiológica del Virus Papiloma Humano y su vinculación con Cáncer de Cuello Uterino en Venezuela. CFP-202200001-FONACIT. Venezuela.
  • Ey-Ling Plata Sistema de Vigilancia Epidemiológica del Virus Papiloma Humano y su vinculación con Cáncer de Cuello Uterino en Venezuela. CFP-202200001-FONACIT. Venezuela.
  • Maira Ávila Laboratorio de Genética Molecular, Instituto de Oncología y Hematología, Caracas, Venezuela.

Keywords:

Detection, Genotypes, Prevalence, Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus associated with cervical cancer. Its detection and genotyping are crucial for prevention. A study in Yaracuy State, Venezuela, evaluated 108 women, finding a 27.78% prevalence of HPV, with genotypes 16 and 18 being the most frequent. Although no high-grade lesions were found, the importance of early detection is highlighted. Statistical analysis revealed a homogeneous age distribution among participants. Cytological results mainly showed moderate inflammation. HPV molecular detection was performed using high-performance tests. Although Venezuela still relies on cytology for cervical cancer screening, there is a call to consider HPV testing to improve diagnostic accuracy. This study provides a detailed view of HPV epidemiology in the region and emphasizes the need to update screening programs.

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Published

2024-02-10

How to Cite

Fernandes, A. ., Correnti, M. ., Cavazza, M. E. ., Veitía, D. ., Ortiz, D. ., Montilla, M. ., Plata, G. ., Plata, E.-L. ., & Ávila, M. . (2024). Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in women of the Yaracuy State. Multidisciplinary &Amp; Health Education Journal, 6(1), 813–821. Retrieved from http://journalmhe.org/ojs3/index.php/jmhe/article/view/114