Autoimmune diseases linked to raised risk of cervical dysplasia
Until now there has been a dearth of data on the HPV burden in Australian immunocompromised women, researchers say
Most autoimmune diseases are associated with an increased risk of developing cervical abnormalities, a data-linkage study suggests.
Lupus and mixed connective tissue disease are linked to the highest increased risk of dysplasia but multiple sclerosis (MS) has no excess risk, researchers say after studying the most common conditions.
