Article
Human papillomavirus and Chlamydia trachomatis in oral and genital mucosa of women with normal and abnormal cervical cytology.
BMC infectious diseases - 5 May 2021
Mosmann J P, Zayas S, Kiguen A X, Venezuela R F, Rosato O, Cuffini C G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HPV and C.trachomatis are the most prevalent, viral and bacterial STI worldwide. Both commonly have an asymptomatic development and can evolve into a persistent infection which, added to coinfections, may be important cofactors for the oncogenic transformation. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the prevalence of oral and genital HPV and C.trachomatis infection in women with normal and abnormal cervical cytology....
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Alphapapillomavirus
- Argentina
- Cervix Uteri
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Coinfection
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Mouth Diseases