Prevalence of co-infection with human papillomavirus and Chlamydia trachomatis and risk factors associated with cervical cancer in Congolese women.
Microbes Infect
; 26(3): 105287, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38163457
ABSTRACT
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most frequently diagnosed viruses in developing countries. Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is an important cofactor in HPV-induced cervical cancer. Cervico-uterine smears were taken for cytology, and a total of 131 samples were analysed. HPV prevalence and CT were detected using specific primers (L1 gene and omp-1 gene). 23 (17.5 %) HPV-only samples were detected, CT-only positives were 10 (7.6 %). And HPV/CT co-infection was 13 (9.9 %). Identified risk factors associated with HPV/CT co-infection were risky sexual behaviour and cytology status. The prevalence of HPV and CT and their co-infection rates being high in our study population, may be an indicator of cervical cancer risk. Consequently, there is an urgent need to raise awareness and take appropriate precautions.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Chlamydia Infections
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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
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Papillomavirus Infections
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Coinfection
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Microbes Infect
Journal subject:
ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Type:
Article