Mother-to-Child Transmission of Human Papillomavirus in Burkina Faso

Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most widespread sexually transmitted infection in the world. Today, there is growing evidence that HPV can be transmitted early in life, and one potential route is mother-to-child transmission. Data on this route of HPV transmission are scarce in Africa and particularly in Burkina Faso, where no data on the subject are yet available. The aim of our study was to estimate the rate of mother-to-child transmission of HPV infection and to identify circulating genotypes. Methodology: Cervico-uterine samples were collected from 100 full-term pregnant women and, buccal samples were obtained from their newborns at Hopital Saint Camille de Ouagadougou (HOSCO) by the specialist physician. HPV DNA amplification and genotyping were performed by PCR followed by hybridization using the HPV Direct Flow Chips kit, detecting 36 genotypes including 18 high-risk and 18 low-risk. Results: The prevalence of HPV in newborns was 8% (8/100). Six (6) HPV-positive neonates had HPV-positive mothers, while 2 HPV-positive neonates had HPV-negative mothers. The vertical transmission rate was 26.09% (6/23). Mother-newborn genotypes were concordant. However, the genotype profile of the newborns was more restricted than that of the mothers. Conclusion: HPV DNA was found in 8% of newborns in our study. The genotype profile of the mother-newborn pair was concordant. Asymptomatic HPV infection in a pregnant woman could constitute a risk factor for vertical transmission.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Erhuang Suppository for Treatment of Persistent High-risk Human Papillomavirus Infection and Its Impact on Transcriptome of Uterine Cervix

Objective High-risk human papillomavirus(HR-HPV)infection is the chief cause of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN)and cervical carcinoma.The Erhuang suppository(EHS)is a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)prepared from realgar(As2S2),Coptidis rhizoma,alumen,and borneolum syntheticum and has been used for antiviral and antitumor purposes.However,whether EHS can efficiently alleviate HR-HPV infection remains unclear.This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of EHS for the treatment of persistent HR-HPV infection in the uterine cervix.Methods In this study,we evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of EHS in a randomized controlled clinical trial with a 3-month follow-up.Totally,70 patients with persistent HR-HPV infection were randomly assigned to receive intravaginal administration of EHS or placebo.HPV DNA,ThinPrep cytologic test(TCT),colposcopy,and safety evaluation were carried out after treatment.Microarray analysis was performed to compare transcriptome profiles before and after EHS treatment.A K14-HPV16 mouse model was generated to confirm the efficiency of EHS.Results After 3 months,74.3%(26/35)of the patients in the treatment group were HPV negative,compared to 6.9%(2/29)in the placebo group.High-throughput microarrays revealed distinct transcriptome profiles after treatment.The differentially expressed genes were significantly enriched in complement activation,immune response,and apoptotic processes.The K14-HPV16 mouse model also validated the remarkable efficacy of EHS.Conclusion This study demonstrated that EHS is effective against HR-HPV infection and cervical lesions.Additionally,no obvious systemic toxicity was observed in patients during the trial.The superior efficacy and safety of EHS demonstrated its considerable value as a potential cost-effective drug for the treatment of HPV infection and HPV-related cervical diseases.

Study on the Correlation between Human Papillomavirus and Mycoplasma genitalium Combined with TCT Detection

Objective: This study aims to explore the correlation between human papillomavirus (HPV) and Mycoplasma genitalium (CT) combined with TCT detection in cervical cancer screening. Method: A cross-sectional study design was adopted, and a total of 609 women who came to seek medical treatment were recruited as the study subjects. Combination testing was evaluated on cervical cancer screening by testing the women for HPV, CT with TCT detection and analyzing the relationship of cervical lesions with HPV and CT infection. Results: The study results showed that 21.57% of the subjects were infected with both HPV and CT, and 48.42% of the cases had abnormal TCT results at the same time. Further data analysis showed that HPV infection was significantly associated with abnormal TCT outcomes (p < 0.05), suggesting a possible synergistic effect of the two infections in cervical lesions. The combined sensitivity and specificity of HPV, CT and TCT detection were 21.57% and 48.42%, respectively, which were significantly higher than that of single detection. Conclusion: In summary, the results of this study support the importance of combined HPV, CT, and TCT testing in cervical cancer screening, and propose the hypothesis that combined testing may improve screening effectiveness. However, further large sample studies are needed to confirm this conclusion and explore the prospects of combined testing in clinical practice.

Prevalence of Precancerous Lesions Based on Digital Cervicography with VIA/VILI among Women Positive for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Serotypes: A Screening Center-Based Study in Cameroon

Background: Since 2021, high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HR-HPV) testing has been the recommended screening test for cervical cancer for all settings;either used alone in a “test and treat” strategy, or with a triage test, with or without biopsy, before treatment. Cameroon has rolled out immunization against HPV 16 and 18, but studies show a higher prevalence of non-16/18 HR-HPV types. Objectives: Determine the prevalence of precancerous lesions, in women with HR-HPV infection and evaluate association of digital cervicography (DC) VIA/VILI positivity with HPV serotype, as a measure of their contribution to precancer and cancer incidence. Methodology: The study was cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytic. It took place at the Etoug-Ebe and Ekoudoum Baptist Hospitals in Yaoundé, during the period April-September 2022. We reviewed the records of women screened for cervical cancer between February 2020 and December 2021 and evaluated the prevalence of lesions on digital cervicography (DC) with VIA/VILI for women positive for HR-HPV serotypes. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 for Windows. P values Results: We identified 315 cases with a positive HR-HPV deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test, 224 (71.1%) had a DC VIA/VILI triage test done. Of these, 30 (13.4%) women had a positive DC VIA/VILI, with five women (2.2%) having lesions suggestive of cancer. Out of 11 cases positive for HPV 16 alone, 05 (45.5%) had a positive DC VIA/VILI test. Of the 14 cases positive for HPV 18 alone, 03 (21.4%) had a positive VIA/VILI, meanwhile only 19 (10.7%) of the 177 cases positive for non-16/18 HPV had a positive VIA/VILI test. Conclusion: A high proportion of women (13.4%) with HR HPV had a positive DC VIA/VILI, with a significant proportion (2.2%) having lesions suggestive of invasive cervical cancer HR-HPV serotype was associated with DC VIA/VILI positivity;HPV 16 had the strongest association (45.5%), followed by HPV 18 (21.4%), and non-16/18 HR-HPV (10.7%), suggesting a decreasing order of oncogenicity.

Hysteroscopic cervical biopsy for women with persistent human papillomavirus infection after loop electrosurgical excision procedure: A case report

BACKGROUNDAlmost all cases of cervical cancer can be attributed to human papillomavirus(HPV) infection. The loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is widelyused to treat HPV-mediated disease;thus, cervical cancer is highly preventable.However, LEEP does not necessarily clear HPV rapidly and may affect theaccuracy of the results of ThinPrep cytology test (TCT) and cervical biopsy due tothe formation of cervical scars.CASE SUMMARYA 40-year-old woman underwent LEEP for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade1 approximately 10 years ago. Subsequent standard cervical cancer screeningsuggested persistent HPV-52 infection, but TCT results were negative. Cervicalbiopsy under colposcopy was performed thrice over a 10-year period, yieldingnegative pathology results. She developed abnormal vaginal bleeding after sexualactivity, persisting for approximately 1 year, and underwent hysteroscopy in ourhospital. Histopathologic evaluation confirmed adenocarcinoma in situ of theuterine cervix.CONCLUSIONPatients with long-term persistent, high-risk HPV infection and negative pathologyresults of cervical biopsy after LEEP are at risk of cervical cancer. Hysteroscopicresection of cervical canal tissue is recommended as a supplement tocervical biopsy because it helps define the lesion site and may yield a pathologicdiagnosis.

A study on the cognitive status of human papillomavirus among adult males in Tianjin based on the health belief model

Background:To understand the health beliefs and knowledge of human papillomavirus among adult males in Tianjin.Methods:An online questionnaire survey was conducted from 18 January 2023 to 6 March 2023 using snowball sampling method.Analyze the health belief scores and human papillomavirus(HPV)and HPV vaccine knowledge scores of adult males in Tianjin,and analyze their influencing factors.Results:A total of 388 adult males in Tianjin were surveyed,with an average total score of 3.23±0.04 for their health beliefs.Among them,the average scores for perceived severity,perceived susceptibility,perceived impairment,perceived benefit,and self-efficacy were 3.41±1.05,2.37±1.20,2.96±1.00,3.51±0.90,and 3.36±1.08,respectively.Multiple linear regression analyses showed education was a factor influencing health beliefs.The average total score of knowledge is 64.09±15.62,with 277 people scoring above 60,and a pass rate of 71.4%.Through multiple linear regression analysis,education level,emotional status,whether disease testing has been done,and whether family and friends have been diagnosed with HPV positive are the main influencing factors.Conclusion:The awareness rate of HPV among adult males in Tianjin is still acceptable,but there are still misconceptions.The overall level of health beliefs is moderate,and the perceived susceptibility level is low.It is necessary to strengthen health education on HPV related knowledge for males and improve their cognitive level.

Evaluating the Association between Human Papillomavirus and Vulvar Cancer:A Comprehensive Analysis Using Bradford Hill Criteria

Background:The role of human papillomavirus(HPV)in the development of vulvar cancer(VC)has been widely studied,but findings have been inconsistent.Despite numerous meta-analyses exploring the potential link between HPV and VC,the association remains controversial due to inherent limitations in meta-analytic methods.Objectives:To address this controversy,the study aims to investigate the potential link between HPV and VC using the Bradford Hill criteria,which offer a more comprehensive framework for establishing causation.Methodology:The study began by extracting all relevant studies on the association between HPV and VC from the PubMed database.The potential links were then assessed by examining the data using the major postulates of the Bradford Hill criteria.To ensure the reliability of the findings,the methodologies of the identified studies were critically evaluated to account for possible false-negative and false-positive results.Results:The assessment of previous studies against the Bradford Hill criteria revealed that the major postulates were not fulfilled.Conclusion:Based on the findings,it can concluded that there is no causal association between HPV and VC.

Analysis of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Cervical Exfoliated Cells

To screen patients with early cervical lesions by analyzing the infection of high-risk Human papillomavirus (HR-HPV). Research Methods: The cervical exfoliated cell specimens and their clinical data were collected. The HPV infection types of the collected specimens were detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR, and the correlation between HPV infection and clinicopathological features was analyzed statistically. Results: 725 cases were HR-HPV positive from 2605 cases, including 15 high-risk types of HPV16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68. Different histological types ranged from NILM to HSIL, and the positive rate of HPV showed an increasing trend with the aggravation of cervical lesions. Conclusion: The positive rate of 15 high-risk HPV types in the collected specimens was 27.8%. Patients with early cervical lesions could be screened for 15 high-risk HPV infection types.

Distribution of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes among Women with Colposcopic Diagnosis of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia in Bangladesh

Background: The incidence of cervical cancer is high in Bangladesh and there is a high prevalence of preinvasive lower genital tract disease among women of reproductive age. Persistent high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the main underlying cause of cervical cancer and its precursor, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Objective: The aim of the study was to identify the subtypes of high-risk HPV infection among women with the colposcopic diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the colposcopy clinic of Dhaka Medical College Hospital over a six-month period. A total of 100 participants were enrolled. Married women, between 30 - 60 years of age with colposcopically diagnosed cervical intra epithelial neoplasia were enrolled. Women with chronic illness, pregnancy, and women unable to consent were excluded from this study. After counselling, colposcopically directed punch biopsies were taken from each CIN case concurrently with high-risk HPV testing by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: The mean age of the patients was 38.69 (SD ±7.76) years. CIN 1 was diagnosed in 57% of participants, while 24% had CIN II and 19% had CIN III lesions. High-risk HPV was present in 52 patients. HPV 16 was the most common identified in 28 (53.84%) and HPV 18 was the second most common with 20 (38.46%) either singly or in combination with other high-risk subtypes. The other HPV strains, HPV 31, 33, 35, 52, 56 and 58, were also detected either as mono or co-infections. Out of the 52 HPV positive cases, 29 (55.8%) had mono infection and 23 (44.2%) had co-infection with several subtypes. The highest incidence (50%) of oncogenic HPV infections was present among women aged 35 - 45 years. Risk factors associated with HPV positive cases were high parity (P 0.05), early age at marriage (P = 0.754) and early age of first child. Conclusion: This study identified a high prevalence of HPV 16 and 18 genotypes. HPV vaccination with the current 9-valent HPV vaccine, which contains HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. Will be an effective public health measure to eradicate cervical cancer in Bangladesh.

Comparison of the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test with the PCR-reverse dot blot assay for human papillomavirus genotyping

Objective: To access the performance of the Tellgenplex human papillomavirus(HPV) DNA test compared to the polymerase chain reaction-reverse dot blot(PCR-RDB) assay for the HPV genotyping.Methods: Sixty cervical swab samples were genotyped by the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test and the PCR-RDB assay.The Tellgenplex HPV DNA test and the PCR-RDB assay can detect 26 and 23 HPV genotypes, respectively.Each sample showed discrepancy was genotyped using sequencing.Results: The percent agreement between the two tests ranged from 83.3% to 100.0% according to different genotype.This showed perfect agreement(>0.81) for high-risk HPV genotypes(35, 39, 45, 53, 56, 59, 66, 68, and 82), substantial agreement(>0.65) for high-risk HPV genotypes(16, 18, 33, 52, and 58) and low-risk HPV genotype 43 between the two assays by the kappa analysis.The positive rates of the two assays for frequent HPV genotypes(16, 35, 39, 45, 52, 53, 58, 59, 66, and 82) were not statistically different, but the PCR-RDB assay showed higher positive rates than the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test for HPV genotypes 81(P<0.05).As for more than 10 positive results by the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test and/or the PCR-RDB assay, the PCR-RDB assay showed higher relative sensitivity and specificity than the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test for the three HPV genotypes(16, 52, and 81).All HPV genotypes that can be detected by only the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test(HPV genotypes 44 and 55) were confirmed by sequencing.Conclusions: In conclusion, our results demonstrated that the PCR-RDB assay which can detect more multiple HPV genotypes in each specimen shows higher relative sensitivity and specificity than the Tellgenplex HPV DNA test, which makes it a better option for routine clinical use.

The Prevalence of High Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) in a Primary Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cervical Screening Programme Population with HPV Positive and Cytology Negative Smear Results

High-risk HPV is found in 99.7% of cervical cancers. The causative role of HPV in cervical cancer has led to the inclusion of HPV testing as part of cervical screening. A pilot of HPV testing as primary screening was commenced in 2013 at six pilot sites in England. North Cumbria Integrated Care (NCIC) NHS Foundation Trust took part in the pilot, in which women with an HPV-positive/cytology-negative result were recalled at 12 months. Women with HPV type 16/18 found at initial screening and persisting at 12 months in spite of negative cytology were referred to Colposcopy services at 12 months. Women with smear positive for hrHPV other than 16/18 types were recalled twice at 12 and 24 months before referral to colposcopy. Persistent hrHPV positive/cytology negative smear at 12 and 24 months initiated a colposcopy referral. Objective: To assess the prevalence of high grade CIN and invasive cancer in patients referred to colposcopy services at NCIC NHS Foundation Trust with hrHPV positive/cytology negative smears. Method: The study was conducted at NCIC NHS Foundation Trust between January 2015 and December 2017. Data was collected retrospectively from the colposcopy data base (INFOFLEX). All patients with HPV positive/cytology negative smears seen in colposcopy clinic during the study period were included. Patients with high grade CIN, cervical glandular intraepithelial neoplasia (CGIN) or invasive cancer were recorded. Results: 763 women were included in the study. A total of 50 (6.6%) women had high grade CIN, CGIN or invasive cancer. 40 of these 50 women (80%) were treated by large loop excision of the transformation zone (LLETZ). Conclusion: HPV primary screening is more effective than cytology-based screening. A high grade HPV positive result with negative cytology, persisting for one year in type 16/18 and for two years in other high-risk HPV types, warrants referral for colposcopy, as 6.6% of women in this study had high grade or invasive pathology.

SEARCH FOR HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS TYPE2（HSV－2）AND HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS（HPV）IN THE NORMAL AND ABNORMAL CERVICAL SAMPLES

The specimens of 111 cervical carcinomas. 68 chronic cervicitis and 43 normal cervical exfoliated epithelial cells were examined for the presence of HSV2 DNA sequences with DNA hybridization using HSV2 BgL Ⅱ N fragment probe labelled by 32PdCTP. The result showed that the infection rates of HSV2 in the samples of cervical cancer.chronic cervicitis and normal epithelial cells were 1 4. 41 %(16/111). 27.94%( 19/68) and 25.58% ( 11/43),respectively. It was implied that early stages carcinogenesis of cervical epithelial cells might be correlated with the HSV2 infection.Sixteen HSV 2 positive samples of cervical carcinomas were also examined for the presence of the sequences homologous to human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6B/11. 16 and 18 DNA using dot blot hybridization (Tm17℃). The result indicated that 13 out of 16 were HPV 16 DNA hybridization positive accounting for 81. 2% of all HSV-2 positive samples and none of them were positive for HPV type 6B/11 and 18. The result indicated that double infection of HSV 2 and HPV16 in the same cervical carcinoma tissues may provide a strong evidence of the viral synergistic interaction in the induction of female cervical

Assembly and Immunogenicity of Human Papillomavirus Type 16 Major Capsid Protein(HPV16 L1) in Pichia pastoris

In this study, a recombinant Pichia pastoris expression system was developed to express HPV16 L1 protein that was driven by a strong AOX1 promoter. HPV16L1 gene was cloned into vector pPICZ,αB. HPV16 L1 protein expression induced by methanol was screened by using sodium dedecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis （SDSPAGE） and Western blotting. The results indicate that the HPVl6 L1 protein is secreted by the recombinant P. pastoris, and the purified HPV16 L1 protein can self-assemble into vires-like particles（ VLPs）, which show a good immunogenicity and induces high-titer antibody in mice.

Transient Expression of Human Papillomavirus Type 16(HPV 16) mRNA in Normal Human Keratinocytes Transfected by pSV2-neo/16

Objective: To investigate the expression of HPV16 mRNA innormal human keratinocytes transfected with pSV2-neo/16. Methods: First human keratinocytes were cultured in theserum-free medium M154.Second, the plasmid pSV2-neo/16was transfected into the human keratinocytes using atransfecting reagent. Third, RT-PCR and Southern Blottingwere used to detect the expression of HPV16 mRNA and DNAin the transfected keratinocytes, respectively. Results: The expression of HPV 16 mRNA was successfullyamplified and an 110bp was detected by RT-PCR. A 7.9kbfragment was confirmed in the transfected keratinocytes bySouthern Blot analysis. Conclusion: HPV 16 mRNA and DNA were successfullydetected in the human keratinocytes.

乌鲁木齐市11654例女性HPV分型及定量检测结果分析

目的分析新疆乌鲁木齐市女性人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)感染特点及HPV分型定量检测对宫颈病变的预测性能。方法收集2022年1-12月于新疆医科大学第一附属医院妇科就诊并进行HPV检测的11654例女性的HPV检测结果。根据年龄将所有就诊者分为低龄组(≤29岁)、青龄组(>29~39岁)、中龄组(>39~49岁)、中老龄组(>49~59岁)和老龄组(>59岁)。其中1483例患者同时进行阴道镜活检和宫颈组织病理学检测,根据组织病理学诊断结果,将1483例患者分为宫颈炎、宫颈上皮内瘤变(CIN)Ⅰ、CINⅡ、CINⅢ和宫颈癌,将CINⅠ及以上命名为CIN阳性,CINⅡ及以上命名为CINⅡ+,CINⅢ及以上命名为CINⅢ+。采用实时荧光定量PCR检测HPV亚型及病毒载量,比较不同民族、年龄、宫颈疾病女性HPV的检测结果,比较不同宫颈病变患者主要的HPV亚型病毒载量水平,采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线确定主要的HPV亚型预测CINⅡ+的病毒载量阈值。结果在11654例就诊者中,HPV感染率为30.60%,单一亚型感染占77.73%。HPV16、52、58是CIN阳性患者感染的主要型别,分别占38.89%、14.90%、11.11%。汉族、维吾尔族、回族和哈萨克族女性HPV感染率分别为31.89%、24.39%、31.76%和27.88%,4个民族HPV感染率比较,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=40.929,P<0.001)。在11654例就诊者中,老龄组HPV感染率最高(34.04%),中龄组HPV感染率最低(26.41%),不同年龄组间HPV感染率比较,差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=37.754,P<0.001)。在396例CIN阳性患者中,高危型HPV和单一亚型感染率随CIN级别升高而升高(χ^(2)趋势=9.994、7.233,P<0.01)。CINⅡ+患者HPV16、52、58病毒载量与宫颈炎患者相比,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);且HPV16、52、58病毒载量预测CINⅡ+的最佳截断值分别为4.382、3.694、4.114 copy/104个细胞(经lg转化)。结论新疆乌鲁木齐市女性HPV感染以单一亚型感染为主,HPV16、52、58是主要的感染型别,并且HPV标准化定量具有作为宫颈高级病变预测标志物的潜力。

不同治疗方案对宫颈高危型HPV感染患者的治疗效果分析

目的:探讨多种治疗方案对宫颈高危型人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)感染患者的临床治疗效果,为HPV患者的临床治疗提供新思路。方法:采用回顾性研究方法纳入2022年1月—2023年1月在宜昌市中心人民医院治疗的宫颈高危型HPV感染患者501例,根据患者选取的治疗方法分为三组,A组患者给予保妇康栓治疗(n=167),B组患者给予重组人干扰素α-2b凝胶治疗(n=167),C组给予抗HPV生物蛋白敷料治疗(n=167)。比较三组HPV患者治疗有效率、HPV-DNA水平、治疗后HPV阳性率和治疗过程中不良反应发生率,评价临床治疗效果。结果:C组患者治疗总有效率明显高于A组(90.42%vs 74.85%)和B组(90.42%vs 77.25%)(均P<0.05)。三组患者治疗3个月及6个月HPV-DNA水平较治疗前明显下降,且治疗3个月及6个月时,C组患者的HPV-DNA水平较A组和B组明显降低(均P<0.05)。治疗后C组HPV阳性率明显低于A组(6.60%vs 22.75%)和B组(6.60%vs 20.96%)(均P<0.05)。三组患者不良反应发生情况无明显统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论:抗HPV生物蛋白敷料对于宫颈高危型HPV感染患者的治疗效果优于保妇康栓及重组人干扰素α-2b凝胶,且不良反应发生少,值得临床上进一步推广。

团体认知行为干预对高危型HPV持续感染患者临床转归的影响

目的 探讨团体认知行为干预(cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT)对宫颈高危型人乳头瘤病毒(high risk human papillomavirus, HR-HPV)持续感染患者临床转归的影响,构建针对情绪障碍的HR-HPV持续感染患者的系统性心理干预治疗方案。方法 选取HR-HPV持续感染合并情绪障碍患者,按照随机数字表法分为干预组(n=44)和对照组(n=45):对照组给予健康宣教、随访监测,干预组在此基础上给予CBT干预,比较两组的临床转归及心理量表评分。结果 随访6月及12月,HR-HPV感染消退率干预组高于对照组;而HR-HPV持续感染率及进展率干预组低于对照组(P<0.05)。抑郁症筛查量表(PHQ-9)及广泛性焦虑量表(GAD-7)评分,干预结束后即刻、随访6月及12月,干预组均低于对照组(P<0.05);干预组干预结束后即刻、随访6月及12月评分均低于干预前(P<0.05);对照组干预前后评分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 HR-HPV持续感染患者进行系统性心理干预治疗,有助于HR-HPV感染消退。

治疗性HPV疫苗研究开发策略专家共识

人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)是双链DNA病毒,高危HPV感染易引发宫颈癌及癌前病变风险。近年来,已有超过400多种不同亚型的HPV被鉴定出,大多数HPV感染是无症状的,可以自行消退。免疫系统正常的女性,从感染高危HPV开始,通常需要15~20年才能发展为宫颈癌;但是对于免疫系统较弱的女性,如未经治疗的HIV感染女性(WLHIV),宫颈癌可能发展得更快(可能5~10年)。2006年,预防性HPV疫苗研发上市,但对已感染HPV或癌前病变患者无治疗效果。治疗性HPV疫苗的开发可为目前预防和治疗宫颈癌的方法提供重要的补充。与预防性HPV疫苗不同,治疗性疫苗旨在诱导特异性细胞免疫而非体液免疫(中和抗体),用于清除或治疗现有的HPV感染及其引起相关的癌前病变和侵袭性宫颈癌。因此,制定合理的治疗性HPV疫苗开发策略,不仅可以让治疗性HPV疫苗产品开发企业少走弯路,提高转化效率,而且可以使HPV感染及相关病变甚至癌变患者及早受益。本课题组织领域内专家学者,参考有关文件,结合HPV临床特点和发展背景,特别编撰了《治疗性HPV疫苗研究开发策略专家共识》,明确了适应范围、相关术语等,重点阐述了治疗性HPV疫苗临床开发方向、研究人群及特性和接种规划,旨在加快和推进治疗性HPV疫苗的研发,为社会研究开发治疗性HPV疫苗产品以及国家制定治疗性HPV疫苗相关政策提供借鉴和参考。

胸腺肽肠溶胶囊联合人干扰素α2b阴道泡腾片治疗高危型HPV感染相关宫颈病变患者的临床研究

目的观察胸腺肽肠溶胶囊联合人干扰素α2b阴道泡腾片治疗高危型人乳头状瘤病毒(HPV)感染相关宫颈病变患者的临床疗效,及对T淋巴细胞亚群的影响。方法将高危型HPV感染相关宫颈病变患者按队列法分为试验组和对照组。对照组给予人干扰素α2b阴道泡腾片5×10^(5)U,每日1次,治疗2个月。试验组在对照组治疗的基础上,给予胸腺肽肠溶胶囊每次30 mg,每日3次,治疗2个月。比较2组患者的临床疗效、宫颈阴道微生态指标[阴道分泌物pH值、Nugent评分、白细胞计数]、T淋巴细胞亚群、细胞因子[白细胞介素-4(IL-4)、IL-6、IL-10、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)、干扰素-γ(IFN-γ)],并进行安全性评价。结果试验组入组70例,对照组入组72例。治疗后,试验组和对照组的总有效率分别为94.29%(66例/70例)和80.56%(58例/72例),在统计学上差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,试验组和对照组的阴道分泌物pH值分别为4.26±0.19和4.38±0.17,Nugent评分分别为(2.53±0.36)和(2.79±0.40)分,白细胞计数分别为(5.12±1.14)和(6.03±1.21)个,CD3^(+)分别为(69.32±8.10)%和(66.54±7.03)%,CD4^(+)分别为(37.25±5.03)%和(34.67±4.82)%,CD4^(+)/CD8^(+)分别为1.50±0.35和1.42±0.33,血清IL-4水平分别为(7.49±1.64)和(9.20±2.18)pg·mL^(-1),血清IL-6水平分别为(20.95±5.03)和(26.64±6.22)pg·mL^(-1),血清IL-10水平分别为(11.72±2.46)和(13.43±2.97)pg·mL^(-1),血清TNF-α水平分别为(16.48±3.75)和(13.25±2.03)pg·mL^(-1),血清IFN-γ水平分别为(13.35±2.11)和(10.93±2.86)pg·mL^(-1),在统计学上差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。试验组的药物不良反应有恶心、发热、阴道瘙痒刺痛,对照组的药物不良反应有阴道瘙痒刺痛。试验组和对照组的总药物不良反应发生率分别为8.57%(6例/70例)和5.56%(4例/72例),在统计学上差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论胸腺肽肠溶胶囊联合人干扰素α2b阴道泡腾片治疗高危型HPV感染相关宫颈病变临床有效,可提高机体免疫功能,减轻炎症反应,并改善宫颈阴道微生态环境。

早期宫颈癌术后HPV持续感染的危险因素分析

目的分析早期宫颈癌根治术后高危型人乳头瘤病毒(HR-HPV)持续感染的相关危险因素。方法选取2021年1月至2023年11月之间,在昆明市妇幼保健院行开腹或腹腔镜下宫颈癌根治术的159例早期宫颈癌患者,根据术后1a返院复查HR-HPV持续感染情况分为2组:HR-HPV阳性组(n=41)和HR-HPV转阴组(n=118)。对2组患者的一般资料、阴道微生态情况、手术入路途径、术后病检结果等分析,研究早期宫颈癌患者术后HR-HPV持续阳性的相关危险因素。结果2组的单因素和多因素回归分析显示,绝经、手术期别晚、阴道微生态失调/亚失调是早期宫颈癌患者术后HR-HPV持续阳性的危险因素(P<0.05),而腹腔镜微创手术不是其危险因素。其中阴道微生态异常OR为12.574,绝经OR为3.510。结论绝经、阴道微生态失调为影响早期宫颈癌患者术后HR-HPV清除的重要危险因素。