Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain
Joint Authors
Rodriguez-Cerdeira, Carmen
Alba, Alfonso
Sanchez-Blanco, Elena
Source
ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Infection with and persistence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) are the strongest risk factors for cervical cancer.
In addition, other genital microorganisms may also be involved in the progression of HPV-associated lesions.
Objetive.
To evaluate the association of the vaginal microbiota (Candida spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial vaginosis) with HR-HPV infection in Spanish female sex workers (FSWs).
Methods.
This cross-sectional study involved 208 (FSWs; age, 18–49 years) who visited a sexually transmitted infection (STI) information and prevention center (SERGAS) between January 2010 and December 2011.
Face-to-face interviews were carried out.
Cervical and vaginal samples were examined for human papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida spp., and microorganisms related to bacterial vaginosis (BV).
Results.
HR-HPV was found to be significantly associated with BV in FSWs with positive results for HPV16-related types (31, 33, 35, and 52).
T.
vaginalis was isolated in FSWs with the following HR-HPVs: 18, 45, 66, and 68.
Candida spp.
were isolated only in FSWs with HPV 18-positive infection.
Conclusion.
We demonstrate a significant prevalence of HR-HPVs in FSWs with disturbances in the vaginal microbiota.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rodriguez-Cerdeira, Carmen& Sanchez-Blanco, Elena& Alba, Alfonso. 2012. Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rodriguez-Cerdeira, Carmen…[et al.]. Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456516
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rodriguez-Cerdeira, Carmen& Sanchez-Blanco, Elena& Alba, Alfonso. Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain. ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456516
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456516