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Genotyping of human papillomavirus DNA in anal biopsies and anal swabs collected from HIV-seropositive men with anal dysplasia.
Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) - 1 Sept 2008
Gohy Laurent, Gorska Isabella, Rouleau Danielle, Ghattas Georges, Pokomandy Alexandra de, Vézina Sylvie, Coté Pierre, Macleod John, Allaire Guy, Hadjeres Rachid, Kornegay Janet R, Franco Eduardo, Coutlée François
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) in HIV-seropositive men. The detection of HPV genotypes in anal biopsies and swabs was compared. METHODS: HPV DNA was detected in anal swabs and biopsies obtained concurrently from 154 HIV-seropositive men [31 without AIN, 60 low-grade AIN (AIN-1), 62 high-grade AIN (AIN-2,3), and 1 indeterminate AIN] under or eligible to highly...
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