Risk of newly detected infections and cervical abnormalities in adult women seropositive or seronegative for naturally acquired HPV ‐16/18 antibodies

ConclusionsNaturally acquired anti ‐HPV‐16 antibodies were associated with a decreased risk of subsequent infection and cervical abnormalities in women>25  years. This possible protection was lower than that previously reported in 15‐ to 25‐year‐old women.

Source: Cancer Medicine - July 4, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dominique Rosillon, Laurence Baril, Maria Rowena Del Rosario ‐Raymundo, Cosette Marie Wheeler, Susan Rachel Skinner, Suzanne Marie Garland, Jorge Salmeron, Eduardo Lazcano‐Ponce, Carlos Santiago Vallejos, Tanya Stoney, Bram ter Harmsel, Tim Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research