Mutuku Onesmus Muia, Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge, Wachuka Gathigia Njoroge, Titus Kamau Karuga & Kyama Cleophas Mutinda·International Research Journal of Oncology·2021
Background: Cervical cancer remains to be a major threat to health among women globally with highest incidences in the developing countries. Studies have showed that HIV-positive women are at higher risk of HPV infection which is the causative agent of cervical cancer. The aim of...
Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common infection in women during their reproductive age. However, the burden of BV among HIV-positive women in Kenya is not clear. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BV in HIV-positive women visiting the comprehensive care ce...
Background: Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) is associated with cervical epithelial abnormalities and may progress to invasive cervical cancer when not detected and managed appropriately. This study determined the prevalence and patterns of hr-HPV...
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