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HPV52 predominates in cervical infections and precancerous lesions in Chongqing, China: a 6-year study linking genotypes to vaginal microecology

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 14 Aug 2026, 00:00

HPV52 predominates in cervical infections and precancerous lesions in Chongqing, China: a 6-year study linking genotypes to vaginal microecology

Profiles regional HPV genotype trends and links specific genotypes to vaginal microecology and cervical cytology across six years in Chongqing.

Key Takeaways
  • HPV detection rate was 21.7% among 24,050 women tested from 2019–2024
  • HPV52 was the most frequent genotype in single and multiple infections, surpassing HPV16 and HPV53
  • Poorer vaginal cleanliness and diagnoses of VVC, BV, or TV correlated with higher HPV52 and HPV16 positivity
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