Persistent High-Risk HPV Infection Without Major Cytological Abnormalities: Clinical Insights on Colposcopic and Histological Outcomes
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Persistent High-Risk HPV Infection Without Major Cytological Abnormalities: Clinical Insights on Colposcopic and Histological Outcomes

Persistent high-risk HPV infection with normal or low-grade cytology carries a significant risk of high-grade cervical lesions, especially in younger women and those with atypical cytology. Colposcopy shows low sensitivity, urging careful biopsy protocols.
Evaluating Self-Collected Urine and Vaginal Samples for HPV Genotyping in Cervical Cancer Screening Among Japanese Women
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Evaluating Self-Collected Urine and Vaginal Samples for HPV Genotyping in Cervical Cancer Screening Among Japanese Women

This study assesses the feasibility and performance of using self-collected urine and vaginal samples with the BD Onclarity® HPV assay for cervical cancer screening in Japanese women with abnormal cytology, highlighting concordance and sensitivity metrics compared to clinician-collected cervical samples.