HIV/AIDS

Studies from Homerton University reveal new findings on HIV/AIDS

Published in AIDS Weekly, March 22nd, 2010

"The success of cervical cytology in screening for cervical neoplasia has led to the concept of anal cytology screening for anal neoplasia. Our objective is to study the performance of anal cytology as a screening tool," investigators in London, the United Kingdom report.

"We assessed anal cytology against histology and high-resolution anoscopy in a clinical setting. Anal pap test was obtained prior to high-resolution anoscopy examinations and biopsies. The results were analysed against a number of patient variables. From 395 individuals (93% men), 584 anal pap tests were obtained. HIV status was positive in 212 (54%) and negative in 156 (39%) individuals. On the basis...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2010-03-22)

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