Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection in Indian HIV-Seropositive Men Who Have Sex With Men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of penile cancer in Indian men is high. Little is known about genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Indian HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men (MSM), a population that may be at particularly high risk for genital HPV infection and, potentially, penile cancer. In this study, we assessed the prevalence and risk factors for genital HPV infection in this population.

Design and methods

Three hundred HIV-seropositive MSM were recruited from 2 clinical sites in India. They were tested for genital HPV infection using L1 HPV DNA polymerase chain reaction with probes specific for 29 types and a mixture of 10 additional types. Participants received an interviewer-administered questionnaire that included questions on demographics and behaviors.<

SUBMITTER: Raghavendran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5302848 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature