Vaginal Microbes Might Explain Why Only Some HPV Cases Result in Cancer

Lactobacillus organisms and vaginal squamous epithelial cell. Photo courtesy CDC.

A new study could help explain why some women with HPV develop cervical cancers while others do not.

The research suggests healthy vaginal microbes correspond to reduced risk of cervical cancer.

Read/listen to my full story at KJZZ’s Arizona Science Desk:
Arizona Study Links HPV, Cervical Cancer to Vaginal Microbes

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