Consistent condom use increases spontaneous regression in high-risk non-HPV16 but not in HPV16 CIN2-3 lesions, a prospective population-based cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The major cause of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Most CIN grade 2 and 3 lesions are treated with cone excision, although a substantial proportion (6-50%) of CIN2-3 l...

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Main Authors: Munk Ane, Øvestad Irene, Gudlaugsson Einar, Løvslett Kjell, Fiane Bent, van Diermen-Hidle Bianca, Kruse Arnold-Jan, Skaland Ivar, Janssen Emiel AM, Baak Jan PA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Infectious Agents and Cancer
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Online Access:http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/7/1/30