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ArticleVirology journal2024

Uncommon high distribution of HPV-16, HPV-54, and HPV-56 in female referred to a laboratory in Karaj, Iran: indications of a paradigm shift in HPV genotypes?

Arash Letafati, Saeed Motlaghzadeh, Omid Salahi Ardekani, Bahar Memarpour, Saba Seyedi, Mahshid Bahari, Ali Vasheghani Farahani, Amir Khoshravan, Sheida Sarrafzadeh, Abas Ahmadi Vasmehjani and 3 more

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Arash Letafati *Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. arashletafati@yahoo.com.
Saeed Motlaghzadeh *Research Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Omid Salahi ArdekaniResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Bahar MemarpourResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Saba SeyediResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Mahshid BahariDepartment of Immunology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ali Vasheghani FarahaniResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Amir KhoshravanDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Sheida SarrafzadehResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Abas Ahmadi VasmehjaniResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Maryam PournaseriResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Yegane BahramiResearch Center for Clinical Virology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Fatemeh TalebiDepartment of Microbiology, Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran.

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backgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is among the leading cause of sexually transmitted infections, particularly prevalent among sexually active individuals. While many HPV infections clear up over time, some may progress to various cancers such as anal cancer, cervical cancer and, vaginal cancer. This study examines the prevalence of different HPV genotypes, classified as high-risk (HR) and low-risk (LR), among females of various age groups who visited the laboratory in Karaj. MATERIAL AND

methodsGenital specimens were gathered from the individuals involved in the study and subjected to DNA extraction (DNA/RNA extraction AmpliSense, Moscow, Russia) followed by amplification using Real-Time PCR. HR- and LR-HPV genotypes were identified using the GenoFlow HPV Array test kit (GenoFlow; DiagCor Bioscience, Hong Kong) and homemade HPV genotyping kit. Demographic information such as age, was examined alongside statistical virological data.

resultsOverall, 367 (17%) out of the 2109 (100%) female cases tested positive for HPV. Among these, 219 (46.2%) were classified as low-risk, 44 (9.3%) as potentially high-risk, and 211 (44.5%) as high-risk. The highest percentage of positive test results was detected in individuals under 30 years old (35%) and those aged 40-50 (18%). Individuals in the < 30 age group were primarily infected with HR genotypes. The most commonly identified genotypes overall were HPV-16 (11.7%), HPV-54 (10.3%), HPV-56 (8.4%), HPV-40 (8.1%). The lowest frequency was observed for HPV-70, HPV-71, HPV-82, and HPV-90, each recorded in only a single case.

conclusionOur results highlight the notable occurrence of HPV among females who visited the laboratory in Karaj, especially in the < 30 age group. Identifying HPV-16 as the most prevalent genotype in our examination highlights the necessity of tailored interventions for specific age ranges. While HPV-16 is covered by vaccination programs, HPV-54 and HPV-56 are not, emphasizing the need for effective screening and preventive plans to manage the consequences of HPV-related diseases in future.

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GenotypeHuman Papillomavirus VirusesPapillomavirus InfectionsAdolescentAdultAgedAlphapapillomavirusChildDNA, ViralFemaleHumansIranMiddle AgedPrevalenceYoung AdultDNA, ViralCervical cancerGenotype prevalenceHuman papilloma virusSexually-transmitted infectionsVaccine

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