Trichomonas vaginalis infection and risk of cervical neoplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The evidence in the literature regarding the relationship between Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection and cervical neoplasia is conflicting. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the magnitude of the risk of cervical neoplasia associated with TV infection.

Methods

A meta-analysis of observational studies, which provided raw data on the association of TV infection with cervical neoplasia, was performed. For this aim, we searched scientific databases (PubMed/Medline, Scopus, the Web of Sciences, and Embase) from inception to March 15, 2023. A random-effects model was applied by Stata 17.0 to calculate the pooled and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), including subgroup, sensitivity, and cumulative analyses to explore sources of hete

SUBMITTER: Fazlollahpour-Naghibi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337954 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature