A5080776759- Reproductive tract infections research
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Environmental and biological studies
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Genital Health and Disease
- Healthcare Regulation
Universidade Federal do Maranhão
2017-2021
Human papillomavirus (HPV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infections are the most common sexually transmitted (STIs) globally. The latter has contributed to a variety of adverse outcomes for both sexes. Moreover, in Brazil, epidemiological studies on patients with STIs limited. Therefore, this study aimed determine prevalence TV its association HPV women undergoing cervical cancer screening.
To verify the association between HPV infection and presence of coinfections (Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae) in women state Maranhão.HPV-DNA detection was performed by nested PCR, using primers PGMY09/11 GP + 5/GP 6. For identification sexually transmitted agents, conventional PCR following primers: KL1/KL2 trachomatis), TVA5/TVA6 (Trichomonas vaginalis), HO1/HO3 (Neisseria gonorrhoeae). DNA-HPV positive samples were subjected to automated sequencing for...
Abstract BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infections are the most common STIs. The latter has contributed to a variety of adverse outcomes for both sexes. Moreover, in Brazil, epidemiological studies on patients with STIs limited. Therefore, this study aimed determine prevalence TV its association HPV women undergoing cervical cancer screening. MethodsWomen normal cervix were recruited from community-based screening program. Gynecological examinations...