The association between human papillomavirus and cervical high-grade cytology among HIV-positive and HIV-negative Tanzanian women: A cross-sectional study

摘要

Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the causative agent of precancerous lesions and cervical cancer, cervical cancer being the leading cause of deaths in Tanzanian women. Early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions are important in the prevention of cervical cancer cases.