RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Prevalence of Cervical Infection and Genotype Distribution of Human Papilloma Virus Among Females in Da Nang, Vietnam JF Anticancer Research JO Anticancer Res FD International Institute of Anticancer Research SP 1243 OP 1247 VO 37 IS 3 A1 SONG NGUYEN VAN A1 MINH NGUYEN KHAC A1 JAN DIMBERG A1 ANDREAS MATUSSEK A1 ANNA J. HENNINGSSON YR 2017 UL http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/37/3/1243.abstract AB Aim: The goal of the present study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) genotypes in women from two districts in and around Da Nang city, Vietnam. Materials and Methods: All participants were randomly selected, 200 from the Hai Chau district and 200 from the Son Tra district. The detection and genotyping of HPV were performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Results: Out of a total of 400 women, we found that 38 (9.5%) were infected with a high-risk HPV genotype, the most prevalent genotypes being 16, 18, 58 and 59. By assessment of the HPV findings in relation to sociodemographic characteristics, we found significant differences between the two study districts and between the age groups, as well as differences associated with occupation and the use of contraceptives. Conclusion: The proportion of high–risk genotypes other than 16 and 18 was relatively high, and since the HPV genotype distribution is known to vary greatly across populations, the information from this study can be used for planning of screening and vaccination programs in Da Nang.