Article
Human papilloma virus type and recurrence rate after surgical clearance of anal condylomata acuminata.
Sexually transmitted diseases - 1 Sept 2009
D'Ambrogio Aris, Yerly Stéphane, Sahli Roland, Bouzourene Hanifa, Demartines Nicolas, Cotton Michael, Givel Jean-Claude
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Anal condylomata acuminata (ACA) are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection which is transmitted by close physical and sexual contact. The result of surgical treatment of ACA has an overall success rate of 71% to 93%, with a recurrence rate between 4% and 29%. The aim of this study was to assess a possible association between HPV type and ACA recurrence after surgical treatment. METHODS: We...
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