Background Anal precancers and cancers can be detected during screening with high-
resolution anoscopy (HRA). The sensitivity of HRA depends on the burden and duration of …

Background High-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) anal infection is a major problem
among men who have sex with men (MSM) living in sub-Saharan Africa. The prevalence of …

Background High-risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remains a great concern
in relation to African men who have sex with men (MSM), especially those infected with HIV …

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 …

Background Prevalence estimates of anal high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) are
needed in sub-Saharan Africa where HIV is endemic. This study evaluated anal HR-HPV in …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection contributes to most anal cancers and premalignant
intraepithelial lesions. This study investigated anal HPV infections and cytological …

PURPOSE Anal cancer risk is substantially higher among HIV-infected men who have sex
with men (MSM) as compared with other reproductive-age adults, but screening is rare …

Background: Anal cancer is primarily caused by high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV), is
associated with HIV infection, and has a very high incidence among men who have sex with …

Background: Gay and bisexual men (GBM) are at disproportionately high risk of anal cancer.
The precursor lesions, high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), are very …

Background An association between HPV infection and progression to anal squamous
intraepithelial lesions (ASIL) has been established, specifically in high-risk populations such …