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Dual effects of vaginal Candida albicans on human papillomavirus infection: A large-scale multicenter study in Chinese women.
Journal of advanced research - 1 Feb 2026
Chen Muxuan, Chen Rongdan, Zhang Yingxuan, Qing Wei, Zhou Zuyi, Song Xiaoxin, Zou Yinai, Zhou Hongwei, Qi Cancan, He Yan
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Vaginal infections caused by Candida albicans and human papillomavirus (HPV) are common, yet their interactions remain complex and poorly understood. METHODS: We conducted a nationwide, multicenter cohort study in China involving 6,689 women aged 18 to 50 years to examine the association between C. albicans infection and HPV acquisition and persistence. C. albicans infection was defined by positive...
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