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Jorma Paavonen is affiliated with the University of Helsinki in Finland and has contributed extensively to research in medicine, particularly within immunology and microbiology. Their work has spanned multiple subfields including epidemiology, microbiology, public health, environmental and occupational health, surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology.

The scientist's research covers various main topics that include:

  • Reproductive tract infections research
  • Cervical cancer and HPV research
  • Hepatitis B virus studies
  • Maternal and perinatal health interventions
  • Genital health and disease
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare
  • Urinary tract infections management

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Jorma Paavonen include:

  • "Association of peripartum management and high maternal blood loss at cesarean delivery for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS): A multinational database study", 2021, published in Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
  • "Management of recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis: Narrative review of the literature and European expert panel opinion", 2022, published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
  • "Vaginitis in Nonpregnant Patients: ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 215", 2020, published in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • "Sustainability of neutralising antibodies induced by bivalent or quadrivalent HPV vaccines and correlation with efficacy: a combined follow-up analysis of data from two randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 3 trials", 2021, published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases
  • "Vaccination With Moderate Coverage Eradicates Oncogenic Human Papillomaviruses If a Gender-Neutral Strategy Is Applied", 2020, published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Jorma Paavonen include:

  • Matti Lehtinen
  • Vedran Stefanović
  • Minna Tikkanen
  • Tiina Eriksson
  • Robert C. Brunham

The scientist's work is often published in several notable research venues, with multiple publications appearing in:

  • Journal of Perinatal Medicine
  • Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
  • The Journal of Infectious Diseases
  • Faculty Opinions - Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature
  • Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Best Publications

  • Quadrivalent vaccine against human papillomavirus to prevent high-grade cervical lesions

    Luisa L. Villa;Gonzalo Perez;Susanne K. Kjaer;Jorma Paavonen

  • Efficacy of human papillomavirus (HPV)-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine against cervical infection and precancer caused by oncogenic HPV types (PATRICIA): final analysis of a double-blind, randomised study in young women.

    J. Paavonen;P. Naud;J. Salmeron;C. M. Wheeler

  • Efficacy of a prophylactic adjuvanted bivalent L1 virus-like-particle vaccine against infection with human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 in young women: an interim analysis of a phase III double-blind, randomised controlled trial

    Jorma Paavonen;David Jenkins;F. Xavier Bosch;Paulo Naud

  • A cohort study of the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or 3 in relation to papillomavirus infection

    LA Koutsky;KK Holmes;CW Critchlow;CE Stevens

  • Once-Daily Valacyclovir to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Genital Herpes

    Lawrence Corey;Anna Wald;Raj Patel;Stephen L. Sacks

  • Overall efficacy of HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine against grade 3 or greater cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: 4-year end-of-study analysis of the randomised, double-blind PATRICIA trial

    Matti Lehtinen;Jorma Paavonen;Cosette M. Wheeler;Unnop Jaisamrarn

  • Efficacy of a quadrivalent prophylactic human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) L1 virus-like-particle vaccine against high-grade vulval and vaginal lesions: a combined analysis of three randomised clinical trials

    Elmar A Joura;Sepp Leodolter;Mauricio Hernandez-Avila;Cosette M Wheeler

  • High sustained efficacy of a prophylactic quadrivalent human papillomavirus types 6/11/16/18 L1 virus-like particle vaccine through 5 years of follow-up

    L. L. Villa;R. L. R. Costa;C. A. Petta;R. P. Andrade

  • Chlamydia trachomatis: impact on human reproduction

    J Paavonen;W Eggert-Kruse

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

    Robert C Brunham;Sami L Gottlieb;Jorma Paavonen

  • Cross-protective efficacy of HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine against cervical infection and precancer caused by non-vaccine oncogenic HPV types: 4-year end-of-study analysis of the randomised, double-blind PATRICIA trial

    Cosette M. Wheeler;Xavier Castellsagué;Suzanne M. Garland;Anne Szarewski

  • Serotypes of Chlamydia trachomatis and risk for development of cervical squamous cell carcinoma.

    Tarja Anttila;Pekka Saikku;Pentti Koskela;Aini Bloigu

  • The Impact of Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV; Types 6, 11, 16, and 18) L1 Virus-Like Particle Vaccine on Infection and Disease Due to Oncogenic Nonvaccine HPV Types in Generally HPV-Naive Women Aged 16–26 Years

    Darron R. Brown;Susanne K. Kjaer;Kristján Sigurdsson;Ole-Erik Iversen

  • Mucopurulent Cervicitis — The Ignored Counterpart in Women of Urethritis in Men

    Robert C. Brunham;Jorma Paavonen;Claire E. Stevens;Nancy Kiviat

  • Impact of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-6/11/16/18 Vaccine on All HPV-Associated Genital Diseases in Young Women

    Nubia Munoz;Susanne K. Kjaer;Kristján Sigurdsson;Ole Erik Iversen

  • Clinical outcomes and costs with the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system or hysterectomy for treatment of menorrhagia: Randomized trial 5-year follow-up.

    Ritva Hurskainen;Juha Teperi;Pekka Rissanen;Anna-Mari Aalto

  • Induction of immune memory following administration of a prophylactic quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6/11/16/18 L1 virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine

    Sven-Eric Olsson;Luisa L. Villa;Ronaldo L.R. Costa;Carlos A. Petta

  • Effect of the human papillomavirus (HPV) quadrivalent vaccine in a subgroup of women with cervical and vulvar disease: retrospective pooled analysis of trial data

    Elmar A. Joura;Suzanne M. Garland;Suzanne M. Garland;Jorma Paavonen;Daron Gale Ferris

  • Chlamydia trachomatis infection as a risk factor for invasive cervical cancer

    Pentti Koskela;Tarja Anttila;Tone Bjørge;Anne Brunsvig

  • Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system versus hysterectomy for treatment of menorrhagia: a randomised trial.

    Ritva Hurskainen;Juha Teperi;Pekka Rissanen;Anna-Mari Aalto

Frequent Co-Authors

Matti Lehtinen
Matti Lehtinen Tampere University
Joakim Dillner
Joakim Dillner Karolinska University Hospital
Suzanne M. Garland
Suzanne M. Garland University of Melbourne
Mika Gissler
Mika Gissler Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
King K. Holmes
King K. Holmes University of Washington
Eero Pukkala
Eero Pukkala Tampere University
Cosette M. Wheeler
Cosette M. Wheeler University of New Mexico
Nancy B. Kiviat
Nancy B. Kiviat University of Washington
David A. Eschenbach
David A. Eschenbach University of Washington
Gary Dubin
Gary Dubin GlaxoSmithKline (United Kingdom)

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