The Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV) infection damages cervical tissue, creating lesions and allowing a 'favourable environment' for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to flourish.
A little-known sexually transmitted infection may increase the risk of cervical cancer in women, a new study has found.
The study of almost half a million women found that of those who had TV their risk of developing HPV was 79% more likely.
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