Human Papillomaviruses-Related Cancers: An Update on the Presence and Prevention Strategies in the Middle East and North African Regions.
Author | Fernandes, Queenie |
Author | Allouch, Soumaya |
Author | Gupta, Ishita |
Author | Elmakaty, Ibrahim |
Author | Elzawawi, Khaled E |
Author | Amarah, Ahmed |
Author | Al-Thawadi, Hamda |
Author | Al-Farsi, Halema |
Author | Vranic, Semir |
Author | Al Moustafa, Ala-Eddin |
Available date | 2022-11-28T06:03:00Z |
Publication Date | 2022-11-19 |
Publication Name | Pathogens |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11111380 |
Citation | Fernandes, Q.; Allouch, S.; Gupta, I.; Elmakaty, I.; Elzawawi, K.E.; Amarah, A.; Al-Thawadi, H.; Al-Farsi, H.; Vranic, S.; Al Moustafa, A.-E. Human Papillomaviruses-Related Cancers: An Update on the Presence and Prevention Strategies in the Middle East and North African Regions. Pathogens 2022, 11, 1380. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11111380 |
Abstract | 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. |
Sponsor | Our lab is supported by grants from Qatar University: QUCP-CMED-2021-1 and QUCP-CMED-2022/23-529. |
Language | en |
Publisher | MDPI |
Subject | breast cancer cervical cancer colorectal cancer head and neck cancer human papillomaviruses the Middle East and North African region |
Type | Article Review |
Issue Number | 11 |
Volume Number | 11 |
ESSN | 2076-0817 |
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