Association between human papillomavirus infection and common sexually transmitted infections, and the clinical significance of different Mycoplasma subtypes

Abstract

Through detailed <i>Mycoplasma</i> typing, a correlation was found between different <i>Mycoplasma</i> subtypes and HPV infection. These findings suggest that greater attention should be paid to detecting vaginal microecological disorders in those who are HPV-positive. Further, lower genital tract infections, including both vaginal infections and cervical STIs, are significantly more common among women who are HPV-positive and who thus require more thorough testing. Detailed typing and targeted treatment of <i>Mycoplasma</i> should become more routine in clinical practice.