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Anal cytological abnormalities and epidemiological correlates among men who have sex with men at risk for HIV-1 infection.
BMC cancer - 16 Oct 2012
Donà Maria Gabriella, Benevolo Maria, Vocaturo Amina, Palamara Guido, Latini Alessandra, Giglio Amalia, Moretto Domenico, Rollo Francesca, Impara Giampaolo, Ensoli Fabrizio, Pimpinelli Fulvia, Di Carlo Aldo, Giuliani Massimo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The incidence of anal cancer, a Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-related neoplasia, has been increasing in recent decades, mainly in men who have sex with men (MSM). Cytological changes of the anal epithelium induced by HPV can be detected through an anal pap smear. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and epidemiological correlates of anal cytological abnormalities among relatively young MSM at risk...
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