Article
Human papillomavirus infection in HIV-1 infected women in Catalonia (Spain): implications for prevention of cervical cancer.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Stuardo Valeria, Agustí Cristina, Godinez José Manuel, Montoliu Alexandra, Torné Aureli, Tarrats Antoni, Alcalde Carmen, Martín Dolores, Fernández-Montoli Eulalia, Vanrell Cristina, Solé Josefa, Canet Yolanda, Marqueta José Manuel, Mohamed Jadiyettu, Cuenca Isabel, Lonca Montserrat, Sirera Guillem, Ferrer Elena, Domingo Pere, Lloveras Belen, Miro Josep María, De Sanjosé Silvia, Casabona Jordi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: High-risk human Papillomavirus infection is a necessary factor for cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions and invasive cervical cancer. In HIV-1-infected women, HPV infection is more prevalent and a higher risk of cervical cancer has been identified. We aimed to calculate the prevalence of infection by HR-HPV, determine the factors associated with this infection and abnormal cytology findings and...
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