NIH R01 · 2025
Human papillomavirus and risk to pregnancy: a cohort study
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), and a major concern as high-risk genotypes cause cervical and other cancers. Beyond cancer risk, there is growing evidence that HPV may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Indeed, studies show that HPV is highly prevalent during pregnancy, can infect the cervix, amniotic fluid, and placenta, and may increase the risk of preterm birth, a leading cause of infant mortality. Preterm birth is common with a prevalence of 10%. Therefore, it is important to determine if HPV is a contributor. However, a closer examination of the literature shows that studies examining the relationship between HPV and…
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