Available Cervical Cancer Vaccines Fail to Cover the HPV 35 Genotype Common in Africa

The Human papillomavirus (HPV35), globally associated with only 2% of invasive cervical cancers (ICC), has a disproportionately higher prevalence in sub‐Saharan Africa, reaching rates of 22-30% in some countries among women with ICC lesions, according to a new study. Recently, a high-level panel called for redoubled efforts in HPV vaccination, screening and treatment to meet … Continue reading Available Cervical Cancer Vaccines Fail to Cover the HPV 35 Genotype Common in Africa