The association between body mass index and anal canal human papillomavirus prevalence and persistence: the HIM study

• Main Authors: Alan G. Nyitray (Author), Fen Peng (Author), Rena S. Day (Author), Roberto J. Carvalho Da Silva (Author), Maria Luiza Baggio (Author), Jorge Salmerón (Author), Manuel Quiterio (Author), Martha Abrahamsen (Author), Eduardo Lazcano-Ponce (Author), Luisa L. Villa (Author), Anna R. Giuliano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: While receptive anal sex is an established risk factor for anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA), people with anal HPV infection and SCCA commonly report no lifetime receptive anal sex suggesting other factors may also increase risk for...