Open AccessHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) Detection Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Infected Pregnant Thai Women: Implications for Future HPV Immunization
Author(s) -
Liesbeth J. M. Bollen,
Rutt Chuachoowong,
Peter H. Kilmarx,
Philip A. Mock,
Mary Culnane,
Natapakwa Skunodom,
Thanyanan Chaowanachan,
Bongkoch Jetswang,
Kanchaeeyapun,
Suvanna Asavapiriyat,
Anuvat Roongpisuthipong,
Thomas Wright,
Jordan W. Tappero
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
sexually transmitted diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.507
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1537-4521
pISSN - 0148-5717
DOI - 10.1097/01.olq.0000187208.94655.34
Subject(s) - medicine , virology , human papillomavirus , immunization , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , papillomaviridae , lentivirus , viral disease , immunology , cervical cancer , antibody , cancer
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women are at increased risk for developing cervical cancer and for infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Prophylactic vaccines targeting HPV types 16 and 18 are being evaluated for efficacy among young women.