Human Papillomavirus HPV DNA Detection and High Risk HPV 16 and 18 HR HPV 16 and amp 18 Partial Genotyping as a Primary Screening tool for Cervical Cancer in women presenting to a Tertiary Care hospital in North India

Abstract

HPV DNA was detected in 50 subjects out of 395 women screened newlineThe study underscores the significant prevalence of HPV particularly among asymptomatic newlinewomen emphasizing the need for regular screening and early detection to improve cervical newlinecancer outcomes The high detection rate of hr HPV 16 among both symptomatic and newlineasymptomatic women highlights its critical role in vaccination and public health newlineinterventions The findings emphasize the necessity for ongoing education and awareness newlineprograms to encourage vaccination and regular screening ultimately aiming to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in the studied demographic newline newline