Prevalence of human papillomavirus infection in a clinic sample of transsexuals in Italy

Conclusions The high rate of detectable HPV DNA by oncogenic types suggests that periodic cytological screening and clinical evaluation may be necessary since transsexuals are at high risk of anogenital cancer. Also promoting HPV vaccination in younger subjects may be advisable.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tags: Liver disease, Drugs: infectious diseases, Hepatitis and other GI infections, HIV/AIDS, Vaccination / immunisation, Screening (oncology), Sexual and gender disorders, Hepatitis (sexual health), HIV / AIDS, Sexual and gender disorders, Syphilis, HIV infect Source Type: research