The Risk Factors of Human Papilloma Virus 18 on the Recurrences of Pterygium
ABSTRACT: This study which was
done in nested case control study in prospective cohort design is aimed to
analyze the risk factors of Human Papilloma Virus in the recurrence of
pterygium. The samples were pterygium patients came at BLU RSUP Prof. R. D.
Kandou Manado, Airmadidi Hospital, and Belang district primary health care
provider who seek for medical help. The study was started on January 2010 until
December 2010 with total samples were 99 patients and 104 eyes. 104 eyes was
operated using Conjunctival Limbal Autograft(CLAG) technique with fibrin glue.
PCR assessment of 104 eyes was 88 eyes positive with Human Papilloma Virus type
18 (HPV-18). 52 patients (56 eyes) came to follow up; of which 48 eyes were
recurrence with 47 eyes positive with HPV-18. HPV 18 has a strong role in the
recurrence of pterygium (p < 0.05).
Penulis: Josefien SM Saerang
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd110021
