Effectiveness of <i>Lactobacillus</i> therapy in women with cervical human papillomavirus infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: ObjectiveThis study evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of Lactobacillus in women with cervical human papillomavirus infection. Specifically, it aimed to assess the impact of Lactobacillus therapy on human papillomavirus clearance and cervical lesion resolution in clinical settings.MethodsA literature search was conducted in October 2024 using PubMed, EBSCO, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials and quasi-randomized controlled trials investigating Lactobacillus therapy for human papillomavirus infection. This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed using the risk of bias 2.0 and ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies - of Inte

SUBMITTER: Susetiati DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326121 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature