1. Hypothesis: If high risk genotypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of cervical cancer worldwide, the genotypes associated with cervical cancer in Venezuela would be the same types found in other countries. 2. Objectives: Primary objective: The objective of this investigation is to determine the presence and genotypes of HVP infection in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2/3 (CIN 2/3), and Stage I cervical epidermoid carcinoma and cervical adenocarcinoma. Specific objectives: To establish the presence of HPV in cervical cancer patients in Venezuela by geographic distribution. To establish which HPV types are linked with cervical cancer in Venezuela by geographic distribution.
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HPV Identification
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 16
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 18
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 31
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 33
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 45
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 58
Timeframe: 6 months
HPV Type 51
Timeframe: 6 months