Cervicovaginal microbiota long‐term dynamics and prediction of different outcomes in persistent human papillomavirus infection
Ningqing Zhang,
Zuyi Chen,
Meirong Huang
et al.
Abstract:Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection can lead to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer, posing serious threats to the health of women. Although the cervicovaginal microbiota is strongly associated with CIN, the dynamics of the microbiota during CIN development are unknown. In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed 3‐year longitudinal data from 72 patients diagnosed with a persistent HPV infection almost all caused by high‐risk HPV types. Patients were categorized into gr… Show more
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