Comparison between colposcopic, cytologic, and histologic findings in women positive and negative for human papillomavirus DNA

摘要: Abstract Little is known about the role of detection human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in exfoliated cells cervix aiding colposcopic diagnosis cervical lesions. The purpose our study was to compare findings young women who were positive and negative for HPV DNA. Eighty-four aged 13–22 years attending family planning clinics examined colposcopically with aide acetic acid Lugol's solution without knowledge status. Lesions identified given scores based on severity observed changes. Samples cytology testing, which included types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, obtained at time examination. Biopsies performed significant lesions examination or suggestive neoplasia. Students t -test χ 2 analysis variables type. Of 84 examined, 17 DNA; 9 had type 1618. average length sexual activity 2.7 years. Women 1618 a mean 1.7 visible colposcopy compared 0.7 those (this 6,11, 35) ( p