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Role of Immunity and Vaginal Microbiome in Clearance and Persistence of Human Papillomavirus Infection
7 Jul 2022
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Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women of reproductive age, with 80% of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes has been described as the most common non-systemic biological risk factor for the development of cervical cancer. The mucosal immune system plays a significant role in controlling HPV infection by acting as...
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