Effect of Vaginal Microecological Disorders on the Increased Risk of Abnormal Cervical Cytology Among Women With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in China.
J Infect Dis
; 230(1): 61-66, 2024 Jul 25.
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| ID: mdl-39052731
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Abnormal cervical cytology is commonly observed in women with human immunodeficiency virus (WWH).METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 130 WWH and 147 age-matched healthy controls, who underwent gynecological examinations at Beijing Ditan Hospital. The presence of abnormal cervical cytology in WWH was predicted after performing a logistic regression analysis.RESULTS:
Multivariate logistic regression revealed 3 independent factors, among which CD4 cell count ≥350 cells/µL was the protective factor, while human papillomavirus infection and abnormal vaginal pH were the risk factors.CONCLUSIONS:
Vaginal microecological disorders can increase the risk of abnormal cervical cytology in WWH.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Vaginal Diseases
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HIV Infections
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Papillomavirus Infections
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Infect Dis
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China