Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Brakebill C

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• Research Article
  HPV and Adolescent Males with HIV 2007-2009
  Author(s): Martinez J, Brakebill C, Carleton RA, Bansal A, Malviya P, Hosek S, Littlejohn P, Simples P and Henry-Reid LMMartinez J, Brakebill C, Carleton RA, Bansal A, Malviya P, Hosek S, Littlejohn P, Simples P and Henry-Reid LM
  
  Objective: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is found to be more prevalent in HIV-infected than uninfected men (73% vs. 43%). Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) with HIV with HPV anal lesions often deny or are unaware of these lesions. Unless screened, these lesions will remain undiagnosed with a potential for transmission to sexual partners and disease progression. We explored screening practices for HPV and therapeutic/diagnostic outcome of HPV screening among YMSM with HIV, including co-infection with other STIs. Methods: Chart review of all HIV+ adolescent males, age 13-24 years, reporting MSM, engaged in care, 2007-2009, at an inner city HIV clinic for adolescents and young adults. Results: The average number of males enrolled in care was 143 per year (range 127-166) and none received HPV vaccination. By visual inspection 50 YMSM were i.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000409

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