Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection among HIV-Infected Men in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the epidemiology on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among HIV-infected men in Korea. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, genotype distribution and risk factors associated with anal HPV infection among HIV-infected men in Korea.

Methods

A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted with HIV-infected men in Korea. Participants completed a detailed sexual behavior risk factor questionnaire. Anal samples were collected for cytology and HPV genotyping. Factors associated with anal HPV infection were assessed using multivariable logistic regression, stratifying by sexual behaviour.

Results

A total of 201 HIV-infected men were included in the study: 133 were from men who have sex with men (MSM) and 68 from

SUBMITTER: Lee CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4993367 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature