Spontaneous and post-interventional regression of cervical HPV infection

Recent literature sources suggest that 15–20% of all malignant diseases have a viral aetiology. About 5% of these are caused by the human papillomavirus. The presence of papillomavirus is one of the strongest risk factors for development of a cervical pre-cancerous lesion and subsequent cervical cancer. The presented review provides a brief summary and characterisation of risk factors that influence spontaneous and post-interventional regression and persistence of papillomavirus in the cervical area. Key words: papillomavirus – conisation – cervical dysplasia – cervical cancer