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Distribution of human papillomavirus genotypes in anal cytological and histological specimens from HIV-infected men who have sex with men and men who have sex with women.
Diseases of the colon and rectum - 1 Sept 2013
Darwich Laila, Videla Sebastian, Cañadas Mari-Paz, Piñol Marta, García-Cuyàs Francesc, Vela Sandra, Molina-López Rafael A, Coll Josep, Sirera Guillem, Clotet Bonaventura
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Anal cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Moreover, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an additional risk factor for anal cancer. Therefore, when designing preventive protocols for HIV-infected men, it is important to detect high-risk (HR) oncogenic HPV genotypes present in their anal canals. However, most studies have focused only on men who have sex with men (MSM). OBJECTIVE: To...
Topics
- Adult
- Alphapapillomavirus
- Anal Canal
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Cytodiagnosis
- DNA, Viral
- Genotype
- Genotyping Techniques
- HIV Infections
- Heterosexuality
