Abstract
It is estimated that 8 out of 10 people will be infected with HPV throughout their lifetime, often asymptomatically. However, persistent infections with this virus can trigger cellular changes that, when located in the cervix, result in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). These precursor lesions are frequently diagnosed in young women aged 18 to 29 and, if left untreated, can progre…