Prevalence and Associated Factors of HPV Infection in the Oropharyngeal Cavity Among University Students in a Southwest Population in Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is found in extragenital regions, including the oropharyngeal cavity. Its presence in this area is linked to the increased prevalence of oral and pharyngeal cancer cases in young individuals, which is associated with current sexual practices in the young population. Objective, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of HPV infection in the oropharyngeal cavity and identify associated factors within the student community of the Engineering and Chemical Sciences Unit of the University of Veracruz.

Methods

an observational, descriptive, and transversal study was conducted. The study included 136 sexually active students aged 18 to 25 without oropharyngeal

SUBMITTER: Diaz-Vallejo JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12840128 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature