Human Papillomaviruses-Related Cancers : An Update on the Presence and Prevention Strategies in the Middle East and North African Regions

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a non-enveloped double-stranded DNA virus capable of infecting skin and mucosa epithelial cells. Commonly, HPV infection is associated with sexually transmitted diseases and is considered the leading cause of cervical cancer and other carcinomas of the anogenital tract. However, several studies reported their involvement in cancers of non-sexual regions, including colorectal, head and neck, and breast cancers. There are several studies from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions on the potential association between high-risk HPVs and cancer; nevertheless, there are limited studies that address the significance of HPV vaccination as a potential guard against these cancers. In the current review, we present a comprehensive description of the current HPV-associated cancers prevalence rates in the MENA region, demonstrating their steady increase with time, especially in African regions. Moreover, we discuss the potential impact of vaccination against HPV infections and its outcome on human health in this region.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:11

Enthalten in:

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) - 11(2022), 11 vom: 19. Nov.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Fernandes, Queenie [VerfasserIn]
Allouch, Soumaya [VerfasserIn]
Gupta, Ishita [VerfasserIn]
Elmakaty, Ibrahim [VerfasserIn]
Elzawawi, Khaled E [VerfasserIn]
Amarah, Ahmed [VerfasserIn]
Al-Thawadi, Hamda [VerfasserIn]
Al-Farsi, Halema [VerfasserIn]
Vranic, Semir [VerfasserIn]
Al Moustafa, Ala-Eddin [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Colorectal cancer
Head and neck cancer
Human papillomaviruses
Journal Article
Review
The Middle East and North African region

Anmerkungen:

Date Revised 28.11.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/pathogens11111380

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM349357099