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Prevalence Of High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus Among Women With Hepatitis C Virus Before Liver Transplantation, P. A. Tarallo, Janice Smolowitz, D. Carriero, J. Tarallo, A. Siegel, H. Jia, J. C. Emond
Prevalence Of High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus Among Women With Hepatitis C Virus Before Liver Transplantation, P. A. Tarallo, Janice Smolowitz, D. Carriero, J. Tarallo, A. Siegel, H. Jia, J. C. Emond
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Background: We sought to assess the prevalence and risk factors for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among female liver transplant (LT) candidates. Traditional health screening before LT listing has included Pap smear and is typically carried out by the patient's local provider. The prevalence of high-risk HPV in this population has not been studied. Methods: With Institutional Review Board approval, 62 LT candidates received a liquid-based Pap smear with high-risk HPV testing as part of their pre-transplant evaluation by a single provider. Clinical variables included age, ethnicity, insurance status, prior Pap smear, and HPV results, HPV risk factors including age …