Microbiology
Self-Administered HPV Test Helps Screen for Cervical Cancer
Patient-collected specimens for human papillomavirus DNA testing detected precancerous cervical lesions with an accuracy comparable to that of liquid-based cytology and visual inspection with acetic acid, according to a new study. More...09 Feb 2012
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