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Self-collected and clinician-collected anal swabs show modest agreement for HPV genotyping.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Dube Mandishora Racheal S, Rounge Trine B, Fitzpatrick Megan, Christiansen Irene Kraus, Ambur Ole Herman, Lagström Sonja, Stray-Pedersen Babill, Tommasino Massimo, Palefsky Joel, Chirenje Zvavahera M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIM: Women with HIV/HPV coinfection and cervical lesions are at increased risk of developing HPV related anal cancer. Self-collection of anal swabs may facilitate HPV molecular testing in anal cancer screening, especially in high-risk groups, and yet it is not adequately studied. We evaluated level of agreement between self-collected anal swabs (SCAS) and clinician-collected anal swabs (CCAS) when...
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