Anal human papillomavirus infection in HIV-positive men and women at two opportunistic infections clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe

Anal human papillomavirus infection in HIV-positive men and women at two opportunistic infections clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe

Abstract Background HIV-infected individuals are at increased risk of anal cancer; in the majority of cases this is linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Anal cancer screening is not routinely offered in Zimbabwe. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed on 152 patients (88 females; 6...

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Main Authors: Simbarashe Chinyowa, Joel M. Palefsky, Zvavahera M. Chirenje, Rudo Makunike-Mutasa, Marshall Munjoma, Godfrey I. Muguti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Anal
Human papillomavirus
HIV
Men
Women
Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6170-6

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