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Cytological Anal Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions Associated with Anal High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infections among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Northern Thailand.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Ruanpeng Darin, Chariyalertsak Suwat, Kaewpoowat Quanhathai, Supindham Taweewat, Settakorn Jongkolnee, Sukpan Kornkanok, Utaipat Utaiwan, Miura Toshiyuki, Kosashunhanan Natthapol, Saokhieo Pongpun, Songsupa Radchanok, Wongthanee Antika
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Anal cancer, one of human papillomavirus (HPV) related malignancies, has increased in recent decades, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM) and HIV-infected (HIV+) persons. We aimed to explore the prevalence of anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (ASIL) using Papanicolau (Pap) screening among MSM in northern Thailand and its associated factors. METHODS: Two hundreds MSM aged ≥18 years...
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