Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and Immune Status in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Seropositive Women

Abstract

The prevalent and incident detection of HPV16 is more weakly associated with immune status in HIV-seropositive women than that of other HPV types, suggesting that HPV16 may be better at avoiding the effects of immune surveillance, which could contribute to HPV16's strong association with cervical cancer.