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High prevalence of vaccine-preventable anal human papillomavirus infections is associated with HIV infection among gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cancer medicine - 1 Jun 2023
Oo Myo Minn, Moore Samantha, Gibbons Suzanne, Adhiambo Wendy, Muthoga Peter, Siele Naomi, Akolo Maureen, Gebrebrhan Henok, Sivro Aida, Ball Blake T, Lorway Robert R, Severini Alberto, Kimani Joshua, McKinnon Lyle R
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BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with anal cancers and is more prevalent in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (gbMSM), partly due to their vulnerability to HIV infection. Baseline HPV genotype distributions and risk factors can inform the design of next-generation HPV vaccines to prevent anal cancer. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among gbMSM receiving care...
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