Human Papillomavirus Genital Infections among Men, China, 2007–2009

Human Papillomavirus Genital Infections among Men, China, 2007–2009

To determine prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among men in rural China, we analyzed genital swab specimens. Among 2,236 male residents of rural Henan Province, HPV infection prevalence was 17.5%. The most common oncogenic and nononcogenic types were HPV-16 and HPV-3, respec...

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Main Authors: Zhonghu He, Ying Liu, Yuan Sun, Long Fu Xi, Ke Chen, Yiqiang Zhao, Lei Gao, Fangfang Liu, Yaqi Pan, Tao Ning, Lixin Zhang, Hong Cai, Yang Ke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2013-06-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HPV
men
China
viruses
genital infection
human papillomavirus
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/6/11-1597_article
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Summary:To determine prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among men in rural China, we analyzed genital swab specimens. Among 2,236 male residents of rural Henan Province, HPV infection prevalence was 17.5%. The most common oncogenic and nononcogenic types were HPV-16 and HPV-3, respectively. Infection was associated with younger age and multiple sex partners.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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