Self-Collection and Molecular Diagnosis for Detection of Human Papillomavirus: Why Incorporate It?

Purpose of Review Cervical cancer, the third cause of death by cancer among Brazil’s women, is associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. In some countries of South America, North America, Europe, and Oceania, initial screening for HPV DNA and subsequent follow-up with HPV-positive patients using colposcopy and cytological testing are used as preventative measures.