HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections among Men Who Have Sex with Men Recruited by RDS in Buenos Aires, Argentina: High HIV and HPV Infection
- Pando María A.
- Balán Iván C.
- Marone Rubén
- Dolezal Curtis
- Leu Cheng-Shiun
- Squiquera Luis
- Barreda Victoria
- Rodriguez Fermepín Marcelo
- Gallo Vaulet Lucia
- Rey Jorge
- Picconi María
- Carballo-Diéguez Alex
- Avila María M.
DOIAbstract
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of HIV and other STIs, among MSM from Buenos Aires (2007–2009).Responding Driven Sampling was used for recruitment of MSM. Participants completed a structured web-based survey and provided biological samples. The MM group had also significantly higher HIV incidence (5.60 vs. 4.28 per 100 persons-year, p = 0.032). HPV genotypes 16, 6, and 11 were the most frequently found; 40.7% of the MSM had more than one genotype and one high risk genotype was detected in 43.6% of participants. and HPV infections are higher in the MM group
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