Distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes and bacterial vaginosis presence in cervical samples from Paraguayan indigenous

•HPV genotypes were detected and showed a slightly different pattern from previous local studies.•This work confirms the high prevalence of HR-HPV infection in women with normal cytological results.•There was observed an association between BV and HR-HPV, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis.•This information could be used by national health authorities for the improvement of prevention programs.•The study had the additional social value of permitting gynecological screening access and health care education to many indigenous women.