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Analysis highlights how hpv influences the vaginal microecosystem in cervical cancer, suggesting potential health implications.
Infection with HPV in women is common in developing countries. Human Papillomavirus is grouped into HR-HPV and LR-HPV based on the capability of rate of infection. Infection with HR-HPV in women causes a high chance of Cervical Cancer (C.C.). Cervical Cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide. This infection can be spread from person to person, mainly via sexual intercourse with an infected person. HPV types 16 and 18 dominantly cause up to 70% of infections. They inhibit the growth of Lactobacillus species in the vaginal area and promote the growth of harmful bacteria. They are associated with the vaginal microecosystem and grow dominantly in the cervix and causing lesions
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