Progress on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: highlights of the 27th International Papillomavirus Conference in Berlin, 17-22 September 2011

J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2012 Jun;2(2):99-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jegh.2012.04.001. Epub 2012 Jun 20.

Abstract

Highlights of the International Papillomavirus Conference in Berlin, 17-22 September 2011.

Keywords: Cervical cancer; HIV; HPV; Infectious diseases; sub-Saharan Africa.

MeSH terms

  • Africa South of the Sahara / epidemiology
  • Congresses as Topic
  • Female
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / therapeutic use
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines