VAGINAL MICROBIOCENOSIS IN WOMEN WITH CERVICAL DYSPLASIA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF HPV-POSITIVE AND HPV-NEGATIVE PATIENTS

Cervical dysplasia (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, CIN) is a premalignant condition strongly associated with persistent infection by high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). However, HPV-independent pathways also exist, suggesting the role of additional cofactors such as vaginal microbiocenosis. This review provides an expanded analysis of vaginal microbiota in HPV-positive and HPV-negative cervical dysplasia, focusing on microbial composition, immune interactions, and clinical implications Keywords:Cervical dysplasia; HPV; vaginal microbiota; microbiocenosis; CIN; Lactobacillus; dysbiosis