2018
DOI: 10.1158/1557-3265.tcm17-a46
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Abstract A46: Upregulation of IDO in bacterial vaginosis: Role in HPV coinfection

Abstract: Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis, a modification of the vaginal microbiota, is positively associated with the acquisition of certain genital infections, including cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. In turn, HPV infection is the chief etiologic agent in the development of cervical cancer. Although HPV infection is widely prevalent, only few infected women will develop cervical cancer, suggesting that environmental or host factors contribute to malignancy. In this study, we are interested in identif… Show more

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