Background Persistent infection with high‐risk human papillomavirus can lead to cervical
dysplasia and cancer. Recent studies have suggested associations between the …

The female reproductive tract (FRT), similar to other mucosal sites, harbours a site-specific
microbiome, which has an essential role in maintaining health and homeostasis. In the …

Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most common sexually
transmitted infections. However, only a small percentage of high-risk (HR) HPV infections …

The human body is colonized by a vast number of microorganisms collectively referred to as
the human microbiota. One of the main microbiota body sites is the female genital tract …

Objective The vaginal microbiota proposedly influence the association between human
papillomavirus and cervical cancer. Our aim was to assess whether vaginal dysbiosis affects …

Cervical cancer (CC) is caused by high-risk human papillomavirus persistence due to the
immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment mediated by cytokines. Vaginal microbiota …

Abstract Changes in cervico-vaginal microbiota with Lactobacillus depletion and increased
microbial diversity facilitate human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and might be involved in …

Background. We sought to describe the temporal relationship between vaginal microbiota
and human papillomavirus (HPV) detection. Methods. Thirty-two reproductive-age women …

Persistent infection with oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary but not
sufficient for the development of cervical cancer. The factors promoting persistence as well …

While high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a well-established risk factor for
cervical cancer, there are likely other factors within the local microenvironment that …