Human papillomavirus infection and cervical dysplasia in HIV-positive women: potential role of the vaginal microbiota

Conclusions: hrHPV infection (and/or increased sexual risk-taking) may cause anaerobic vaginal dysbiosis, but a bidirectional relationship is also possible. In this population, dysbiosis did not increase CIN2+ risk, but CIN2+ increased dysbiosis risk. The CIN2+ risk associated with progestin-only injectable use requires further evaluation.
Source: AIDS - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Epidemiology and Social Source Type: research