The absence of human papilloma virus (HPV) related parameters in sexually non-active women

In to order to investigate the prevalence of HPV related parameters in sexually non-active women, smears of 75 virgins were microscopically reviewed for alterations caused by HPV i.e. koilocytosis, parakeratosis and multinucleinization. In none of these smears were the mentioned parameters seen together, so the diagnosis of HPV infection could not be assessed. In an age-matched control population consisting of 75 sexually active women smears were reviewed. In this group 10 smears (13%) were found positive for HPV infection, well in accordance with literature.