Serum Levels of Interleukin-17 in Patients with Human Papillomavirus Infections: A Case Control Study ‎‎

Abstract

assay (ELISA) kits, serum IL-17 levels were assessed in both groups. Results: Serum IL-17 levels were significantly higher in patients with HPV infection compared to healthy controls (P=0.004). Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between serum IL-17 level and lesion duration. Conclusions: IL-17 may play a role in the chronicity of HPV infections .