HPV genotype trends in Iran: necessity for a reevaluation of prevention strategies
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Shahi, Maryam
Shafaei, Azam
Ghodsi, Mohammad
Jafarzadeh Esfehani, Reza
Moradi Marjaneh, Mahdi
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) genotyping is critical for preventing and managing HPV-related health issues, including cancers. This study re-evaluates HPV genotype trends in Iran to inform prevention strategies. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of HPV genotyping data from individuals tested at the ACECR Khorasan Razavi molecular laboratory in Iran (2016–2022) was conducted, with a forecast of genotype trends through 2027. Results: Among 5009 female patients, 40.4% tested positive for HPV (mean age: 32 ± 8.77 years), with a significant upward trend in positivity over time (tau = 0.905, p = 0.0069). HPV 6, 11, 16, 31, 53, and 54 showed significant increases (p < 0.01), while HPV 66, 84, 67, and 35 exhibited notable trends (p < 0.05). HPV 18 and 33 had marginal trends (p = 0.065, p = 0.052), and HPV 68, 70, and 82 remained stable. Linear regression indicated a non-significant decline in low-risk HPV cases (R = 0.703, p = 0.078) and negligible change in high-risk cases (R = 0.052, p = 0.912). Forecasts predicted increases in HPV 84, 54, 43, 42, and 26, with HPV 6 projected to decrease significantly. HPV 44, 73, and 33 were expected to remain stable. Conclusion: While low-risk HPV cases may decline, the trend lacks statistical significance, and high-risk HPV cases show no change. These findings underscore the need for targeted prevention strategies in Iran, particularly for high-risk genotypes, to reduce the burden of HPV-related cancers. Further research is essential to validate these trends and refine public health interventions.
Date Issued
2025-04-01
Date Acceptance
2025-04-05
Citation
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2025, 10 (4)
ISSN
2414-6366
Publisher
MDPI AG
Journal / Book Title
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Volume
10
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/ licenses/by/4.0/).
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10.3390/tropicalmed10040100
Subjects
Shahi, M.
Shafaei, A.
Ghodsi, M.
Esfehani, R.J.
Moradi Marjaneh, M. HPV Genotype Trends in Iran: Necessity for a Reevaluation of Prevention Strategies. Trop. Med Human papillomavirus
genotype
cervical cancer
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
100
Date Publish Online
2025-04-08