Immunologic and molecular-biological markers associated with chronic cervititis

Abstract

The present literature review reports on the modern viewpoints on the problem of inflammations of the lower genital tract. The data of investigations of the role of local immunity and vaginal microflora in the development of chronic inflammations were assessed. The use of cytokine biomarkers in clinical practice was discussed and the results of proteomic studies of cervico-vaginal fluid in early diagnosis of inflammations were presented.

Keywords

• cervititis
• cytokines
• cervical fluid