High prevalence of human papillomavirus infection in the anus, penis and mouth in HIV-positive men

AIDS. 2006 May 12;20(8):1201-4. doi: 10.1097/01.aids.0000226963.10342.f4.

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) types are associated with squamous cell cancers. HIV infection is linked with a higher prevalence of anal HPV infection. It is important to assess whether HPV is present in other body parts involved in sexual practices to establish a cancer prevention program. A high prevalence of high-risk HPV types was present in the anus, penis and mouth (78, 36 and 30%, respectively) in a cohort of HIV-infected males (men who have sex with men and heterosexual), without evidence of pathology in these areas.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / complications*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / virology
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anus Diseases / virology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Diseases / virology
  • Papillomaviridae / classification
  • Papillomaviridae / isolation & purification*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / complications*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / virology
  • Penile Diseases / virology
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual Behavior