Influência de coinfecção entre microrganismos e o papilomavírus humano no desenvolvimento de lesões precursoras do câncer do colo do útero

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection by some types of HPV. OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate which co-infections between microorganisms and HPV can influence the appearance of precursor lesions and the progression of cervical cancer. METHODOLOGY: This is a narrative review of the literature, with a descriptive approach, through a bibliographic survey. RESULTS: Co-infections installed in the body facilitate the acquisition of HPV as it promotes changes in the immune system and in the vaginal microbiota. CONCLUSION: The presence of Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis and HIV facilitate HPV infection and the development of precursor lesions.