{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Effect of vaginal microecological disorders on the increased risk of abnormal cervical cytology among women living with HIV in China.
{Author}: Wang X;Zhang Y;Xiao J;Song C;Liu T;Liu J;Zhao H;
{Journal}: J Infect Dis
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Feb 5
{Factor}: 7.759
{DOI}: 10.1093/infdis/jiae058
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Abnormal cervical cytology is commonly observed in women living with HIV (WLWH).<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 130 WLWH and 147 age-matched healthy controls, who underwent gynecological examinations at Beijing Ditan Hospital. The presence of abnormal cervical cytology in WLWH was predicted after performing a logistic regression analysis.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Multivariate logistic regression revealed three independent factors, among which CD4 cell counts of more than 350 cells/μL was the protective factor, while human papillomavirus infection and abnormal vaginal pH were the risk factors.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Vaginal microecological disorders can increase the risk of abnormal cervical cytology in WLWH.