Association between common vaginal and HPV infections and results of cytology test in the Zhoupu District, Shanghai City, China, from 2014 to 2019

Abstract

Background HPV (human papillomavirus) is an important cause of cervical cancer. Cervical-vaginal infection with pathogens, such as herpes simplex virus (HSV), bacterial vaginosis Trichomonas vaginalis and vaginal candidiasis could be a cofactor. This study aimed to assess the relationship between vaginal infection with HPV genotype and cytology test results and analyze the relationship between vaginal and HPV infections and cervical cancer. Methods We performed a district-based study to elucidate the relationship among the vaginal and HPV infections and cervical cancer. We collected the cervical exfoliation data of 23,724 women admitted to the Shanghai Zhoupu Hospital and received ThinPrep cytology test (TCT) and HPV detection between 2014 and 2019. Results Total vaginal infection rate was 5.3%, and the HPV-positive group had a slightly higher vaginal infection rate than the HPV-negative group (P < 0.01). The incidence rate of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or cervical cancer with vaginal infection was higher than without vaginal infection (P < 0.001). Conclusion HPV/vaginal infection-positive women tended to have abnormal results of TCT. Women with vaginal infection were more likely to develop HPV infection. HSV combined with HPV infection was noted as a causal factor for HSIL.

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“…Abnormal cytology was a sign that required close attention and positive treatment. 83 The multisteps progression from ASCUS to CIN, further to cervical cancer represented a loss of control of HPV duplication and atypical transformation of cervical epithelial cells. High-grade CIN was commonly treated by surgical excisional procedures such as cold knife conization or LEEP.…”

Correction: Association between common vaginal and HPV infections and results of cytology test in the Zhoupu District, Shanghai City, China, from 2014 to 2019

“…Following publication of the original article [ 1 ], we have been informed that the order of the 3rd and 4th affiliation was incorrectly listed.…”

“…The order of the affiliations has been updated above and the original article [ 1 ] has been corrected.…”

“…Following publication of the original article [1], we have been informed that the order of the 3rd and 4th affiliation was incorrectly listed. The order of the affiliations has been updated above and the original article [1] has been corrected.…”

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