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High prevalence of anal human papillomavirus infection and associated risky behaviors in men infected with human immunodeficiency virus in Taiwan.
AIDS and behavior - 1 Mar 2013
Yu Chien-Tai, Chao Sheau-Chiou, Lee Hsin-Chun, Chou Cheng-Yang, Ko Wen-Chien, Liu Hsiao-Ying, Lai Yi-Yin, Lee Nan-Yao, Chang Chia-Ming, Ko Nai-Ying
Abstract excerpt
A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence, types, and risk factors associated with anal HPV infection among HIV-infected men in outpatient clinics at an AIDS designated hospital in Taiwan. Anal swabs were collect and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) was used to analyze the types of anal HPV infection. HPV DNA was detected in 74.2% of the 198 participants, including high-risk types...
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