Human papilloma virus and bacterial vaginosis: is there a connection?

Abstract

Analysis of the results of several studies has shown a correlation between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and bacterial vaginosis (BV), and a more frequent persistence of HPV and its recurrence until the occurrence of HPV-associated diseases. Susceptibility to HPV tropism and local immunity's ability to eliminate the infection can be changed under the influence of a number of adverse factors. One of these factors is bacterial vaginosis (BV), which gives a balanced ecosystem of the vagina and its defense mechanisms against other infections and diseases.

Keywords

• human papilloma virus
• bacterial vaginosis