Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis infections as risk factors for persistence and progression of low-grade precancerous cervical lesions in HIV-1 positive women

In conclusion, GV infection is a risk factor for persistence of CIN1/L-SIL in HIV-positive women, while TV infection is a risk factor for progression. Women with these infections may require a closer and more careful follow-up of CIN1/L-SIL.PMID:33530017 | DOI:10.1016/j.prp.2021.153349

Source: Pathology, Research and Practice - February 2, 2021 Category: Pathology Authors: Antonio Raffone Antonio Travaglino Antonio Angelino Rosanna Esposito Giuliana Orlandi Paolo Toscano Antonio Mollo Luigi Insabato Matilde Sansone Fulvio Zullo Source Type: research