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Human Papillomavirus
Chlamydia trachomatis linked to persistence of high-risk HPV types
November 24th, 2005
A recent report describes an association of Chlamydia trachomatis with persistence of high-risk types of human papillomavirus in a cohort of female adolescents. According to recent research from the United States, "Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary but not sufficient cause of cervical cancer. While chlamydia infection has been associated with cervical cancer, the meaning of this association remains unclear. The authors' objective was to investigate this association by evaluating whether concurrent genital tract infections are associated with HPV persistence, a precursor to cervical cancer." "Interview data and biologic...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-24)
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