Prevalence and distribution of human papillomavirus findings in swab specimens from gynaecology clinics of the east coast of Spain

Scand J Infect Dis. 2010 Jul;42(6-7):549-53. doi: 10.3109/00365541003602056.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) among females in the east coast of Spain. A total of 1956 women visiting gynaecology clinics for routine check-ups were included in the study. Swabs were analyzed for HPV DNA by consensus polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing. The overall HPV prevalence was 12.99%. HPV vaccine types 6, 11, 16 and 18 were detected in 6.13% of female participants.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Alphapapillomavirus / genetics*
  • Alphapapillomavirus / isolation & purification
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Female
  • Gynecology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Papillomavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / virology
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Prevalence
  • Spain / epidemiology
  • Vagina / virology*

Substances

  • DNA, Viral