Prevalence and genotypic characterization of human papillomavirus in Iraqi women: a retrospective study of 2,193 cases
This study presents novel epidemiological data on the prevalence and genotype distribution of HPV infection in Iraq, offering a valuable basis for enhancing cervical cancer screening and HPV prevention strategies. Furthermore, understanding the distribution of HPV genotypes may support the implementation of targeted vaccination programs.
Authors
- Dlnya Mohammed
- Mohammed Tahir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1588-469X)
- Chinar Hameed Sadiq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8936-8474)
Institutions
- Kurdistan Regional Government (IQ)
- University of Human Development (IQ)
- University of Sulaimani (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Virology Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-025-03021-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35