The prevalence of HPV in Chongqing, China from 2017 to 2022: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is widespread. The regional differences in infection rates and dominant HPV types are a significant aspect of the virus's epidemiological characteristics. In China, these differences are further influenced by the country's diverse ethnic composition, as well as varying economic and cultural conditions across regions. Additionally, factors such as population migration contribute to the exacerbation of these regional disparities in HPV infection rates.

Methods

We conducted an analysis of the current prevalence of HPV among 108,863 patients in Chongqing from 2017 to 2022, along with an investigation into the interaction between HPV and vaginal microbiota. Additionally, we explored the relationship between HPV clearance ti

SUBMITTER: Li S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11471860 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature