Melissa Lim, University Lecturer at University Malaysia Sarawak, shared on LinkedIn:
“We are delighted to share our latest publication in BMC Infectious Diseases, highlighting important findings on high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) among women in Sarawak.
This work is a collaboration between academia, public health and clinical research. It is also my PhD Student Cassandra Chee’s 2nd paper! Well done!
Key Findings:
- 7,781 women screened across Sarawak.
- 9.2% tested positive for high-risk HPV.
- HPV52, HPV68 and HPV56 were the most commonly detected genotypes.
- HPV prevalence varied geographically, ranging from 3.6% to 11.7%.
These findings highlight the importance of locally informed cervical cancer screening, vaccination and prevention strategies, particularly for rural and underserved communities.
Our goal remains clear: Advancing cervical cancer elimination through research, prevention and equitable healthcare access.
Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to all our collaborators!
Title: Prevalence and genotype distribution of high-risk HPV in Sarawak, East Malaysia
Authors: Cassandra Sheau Mei Chee, Shirley Siang Ning Tan, Mohamad Adam Bujang, Izzati Binti Wan Maharuddin, Adam Malik Bin Ismail, Rehn Peterson Peter, Rahmah Binti Rashid, Nur Fatihah Oh Abdullah, Mohammad Nazarudin Bin Bahari, Veronica Lugah, Keh Li Yew, Pei Jye Voon, Melissa Siaw Han Lim.
You can also read: Cervical Cancer Screening’s Global Evolution: From Pap Smears to HPV Testing
