Article
High Prevalence of Anal Canal High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection in Patients With Crohn's Disease.
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association - 1 Nov 2018
Vuitton Lucine, Jacquin Elise, Parmentier Anne-Laure, Crochet Elise, Fein Francine, Dupont-Gossart Anne-Claire, Plastaras Laurianne, Bretagne Charles-Henri, Mauny Frédéric, Koch Stéphane, Prétet Jean-Luc, Mougin Christiane, Valmary-Degano Séverine
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The increasing incidence of anal canal carcinomas requires better knowledge on anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. We aimed to assess anal canal HPV infection prevalence and risk factors among patients seen at a gastroenterology department in France. METHODS: We analyzed anal tissue samples collected from 469 consecutive patients (median age 54 years, 52% women), including 112 who...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
