Article
Prevalence, incidence and predictors of anal high-risk HPV infections and cytological abnormalities in HIV-infected individuals.
The Journal of infection - 1 Jan 2015
Borghetti Alberto, Cattani Paola, Maria Giorgio, D'Onghia Sara, Santangelo Rosaria, Marchetti Simona, Farina Salvatore, Cauda Roberto, De Luca Andrea, Di Giambenedetto Simona
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Our purpose was to investigate prevalence, incidence and risk factors of anal high risk-HPV infections and cytological abnormalities in HIV-positive individuals. METHODS: A cohort of consecutively enrolled HIV-positive patients underwent, at baseline visit, a sexual behaviors questionnaire, anoscopy, HPV testing and cytological examination. Hybridization and multiplex-PCR were used for DNA detection...
Topics
- Adult
- Anal Canal
- Anus Diseases
- Cohort Studies
- Female
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
- Humans
- Incidence
- Italy
- Logistic Models
- Longitudinal Studies
- Male
- Middle Aged
