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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2025

Prevalence of HPV genotypes and their association with reproductive tract inflammation and pregnancy outcomes among reproductive-age women in Ningbo, China: a retrospective cohort study (2016-2020).

Nana He, Xuejing Song, Qifa Song, Huiqing Ding

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Nana He *Medical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xuejing Song *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59 Liuting Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China.
Qifa SongMedical Research Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. 702412602@qq.com.
Huiqing DingDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, 59 Liuting Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315000, China. 634038244@qq.com.

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backgroundThe comprehensive impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on reproductive tract inflammation and adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of reproductive age has not been fully investigated.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted among women presenting to the gynecological departments of specialized women's hospitals in Ningbo, China, between 2016 and 2020. A total of 6506 women, with an average age of 28.7 years, who had undergone HPV testing and genotyping were included in the study.

resultsOverall, the most prevalent HPV types were HPV 52 (25.8%), HPV 16 (17.9%), and HPV 58 (7.7%). Vaginitis and cervicitis were significantly more prevalent in women with high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) compared to those with low-risk HPV(LR-HPV) (9.0% vs. 4.7%; 10.8% vs.7.1%; P < 0.05). Moreover, the incidence of cervicitis in patients with persistent HPV infection for more than two years was significantly higher than in those with HPV infection for one year (21.8% vs. 11.8%; P < 0.05). Pregnant women with HR-HPV infection had a significantly increased risk of miscarriage (9.7% vs. 6.1%; P < 0.05). Our cross-sectional analysis of potential risk factors for HPV infection during pregnancy revealed that higher pregnancy glucose levels (prevalence, 4.23%; OR, 1.10; 95% CI, 1.10-1.20; P < 0.05) significantly increased the risk of HPV infection. Women with persistent HR-HPV infection had a significantly higher risk of reproductive tract inflammation and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The analysis revealed significant associations between HPV infection and several pregnancy outcomes, including an increased risk of miscarriage, reduced live birth rate, and a higher cesarean section rate.

conclusionsThis highlights the need to monitor gestational glucose levels, reproductive tract inflammation, and HPV infection to reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes among pregnant women.

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InflammationPapillomaviridaePapillomavirus InfectionsPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPregnancy OutcomeAdultChinaFemaleGenotypeHumansPregnancyPrevalenceRetrospective StudiesUterine CervicitisVaginitisYoung AdultAdverse pregnancy outcomesChinaHuman papillomavirusReproductive-age womenReproductive tract inflammation

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