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- A United States study found a correlation between female HPV infection and increased depression risk, with inflammatory markers mediating the association.
- Elevated levels of monocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils showed the strongest mediating effects.
- Because the cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions, researchers call for future longitudinal studies to clarify these relationships.
- Findings suggest integrating mental health assessments and inflammatory biomarker evaluations into HPV management to address physical and psychological health.
