Article
Anal human papillomavirus genotype diversity and co-infection in a community-based sample of homosexual men.
Sexually transmitted infections - 1 Sept 2009
Vajdic C M, van Leeuwen M T, Jin F, Prestage G, Medley G, Hillman R J, Stevens M P, Botes L P, Zablotska I, Tabrizi S N, Grulich A E
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in community-based cohorts of homosexual men in Sydney, Australia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study in consecutively presenting participants in the positive Health and Health in Men cohorts in 2005. HPV testing was performed on anal PreservCyt specimens collected from 316 homosexual men (193 HIV-negative, 123...
Topics
- Adult
- Anal Canal
- Anus Diseases
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
- Homosexuality, Male
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- New South Wales
