Evaluating Self-Collected Urine and Vaginal Samples for HPV Genotyping in Cervical Cancer Screening Among Japanese Women
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Evaluating Self-Collected Urine and Vaginal Samples for HPV Genotyping in Cervical Cancer Screening Among Japanese Women

This study assesses the feasibility and performance of using self-collected urine and vaginal samples with the BD Onclarity® HPV assay for cervical cancer screening in Japanese women with abnormal cytology, highlighting concordance and sensitivity metrics compared to clinician-collected cervical samples.
Impact of Epstein-Barr Virus Serology on Oral HPV Infection Dynamics in Early Childhood: Insights from the Finnish Family HPV Cohort
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Impact of Epstein-Barr Virus Serology on Oral HPV Infection Dynamics in Early Childhood: Insights from the Finnish Family HPV Cohort

This study explores how early Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection and immune responses influence oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in children, revealing the interplay between EBV serology, paternal education, and oral HPV acquisition and clearance during the first three years of life.