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Cervical cytological abnormalities and human papilloma virus infection in women infected with HIV in Southern India.
The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research - 1 Dec 2016
Thunga Suchitra, Andrews Anusmitha, Ramapuram John, Satyamoorthy Kapaettu, Kini Hema, Unnikrishnan B, Adhikari Prabha, Singh Prakhar, Kabekkodu Shama Prasada, Bhat Samatha, Kadam Anagha, Shetty Avinash K
Abstract excerpt
AIM: The aim of this study was to examine the association between CD4 count, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, and the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among HIV-infected women. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 104 HIV-infected women attending an antiretroviral therapy clinic. They underwent Pap smear and cervical HPV DNA testing. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of HPV infection...
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