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Studies have indicated that bacterial vaginosis (BV) might be a cofactor for the acquisition and persistence of high‐risk papillomavirus, enabling the development of cytological abnormalities. The presence of endocervical and… Click to show full abstract
Studies have indicated that bacterial vaginosis (BV) might be a cofactor for the acquisition and persistence of high‐risk papillomavirus, enabling the development of cytological abnormalities. The presence of endocervical and metaplastic cells makes the smear more adequate for the detection of these abnormalities once these cell types are representative of the transformation zone, a site of increased susceptibility to viral infection.
Keywords:
endocervical metaplastic;
vaginosis representation;
metaplastic cells;
bacterial vaginosis;
cytological abnormalities
Journal Title: Diagnostic Cytopathology
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Diagnostic Cytopathology
Year Published: 2020
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