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Acquisition, Persistence, and Clearance of Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Male Virgins Residing in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 14 Feb 2018
Liu Zhiyue, Nyitray Alan G, Hwang Lu-Yu, Swartz Michael D, Abrahamsen Martha, Lazcano-Ponce Eduardo, Villa Luisa L, Giuliano Anna R
Abstract excerpt
Background: Little is known about the natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in male virgins. This study estimated the incidence and clearance of genital HPV infection and the factors associated with these measures among men who denied at baseline ever having penetrative sex. Methods: A cohort of 4123 men residing in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States were followed every 6 months for up to 10...
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