Relationship between the risk factors for human papillomavirus infection and lower genital tract precursor lesion and cancer development in female transplant recipients.

The high prevalence of HPV infection and its precursor lesions confirmed the importance of differential screening and follow-up of transplanted patients. Condom use must be encouraged. The study result also confirmed the importance of knowledge of the viral type, in order to analyze the impact of HPV immunization, particularly against HPV types that are not 16/18. The reasonable rate of other genotypes, besides the vaccine types, should be considered to evaluate vaccination strategies.