Type Distribution of Human Papillomavirus in Adult African Women Diagnosed With Invasive Cervical Cancer

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Type Distribution in Adult African Women Diagnosed With Invasive Cervical Cancer

The aim of the study is to assess the distribution of the most frequent types of human papillomavirus in African women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A female aged 21 years or more, presenting with a lesion macroscopically suggestive of invasive cervical cancer.
• Scheduled for cervical biopsy as per routine procedure at the participating institution on the day of the visit or on a later date.
• Written or oral-witnessed informed consent obtained from the subject prior to any study procedure.
• No prior chemo- or radiotherapy for cervical cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

Not applicable