Prevalence characteristics of human papillomavirus among women in Henan Province of China

This study provides baseline data on the epidemiological characteristics of HPV. The prevalence of HPV among women in Henan Province is high. The highest prevalence is among women less than 20 years. The predominant genotypes identified were HPV 52, 58, 16, and 53. This genotype distribution suggests that the Gardasil 9 vaccine, which covers HPV 52, 58, and 16, could potentially address a significant proportion of high-risk HPV infections in this population. The high prevalence of HPV 53, a genotype not targeted by current vaccines, warrants further investigation into its oncogenic role and epidemiological significance.