Publications

human papillomavirus subtype 16 is common in pakistani women with cervical carcinoma.	human papillomavirus (hpv) is recognized as a major causative agent for cervical carcinomas. based on their oncogenic potential, hpv subtypes have been divided into high- and low-risk. in pakistan, screening for hpv in female patients is not commonly practiced, and as a consequence, the degree of hpv prevalence and its correlation with cervical cancer is unknown.	2007	17291804
frequency of high risk human papillomavirus types in squamous cell carcinoma of cervix among women.	to determine the frequency of high-risk subtypes of human papillomavirus (hpv) 16, 18, 31 and 45 in squamous cell carcinoma of cervix (scc) among women.	2010	20225776
knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention amongst interns and nursing staff in tertiary care hospitals in karachi, pakistan.	cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality amongst the gynecological cancers worldwide, especially in developing countries. it is imperative for at least health professionals in developing countries like pakistan to have a sound knowledge about the disease. this study was carried out to assess the knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer and its prevention amongst health professionals in tertiary care hospitals in karachi, pakistan.	2010	20548787
human papillomavirus infection in women with and without cervical cancer in karachi, pakistan.	no data exist on the population prevalence of, or risk factors for, human papillomavirus (hpv) infection in predominantly muslim countries in asia.	2010	20407442