Greater prevalence of anal cancer precursors for women living with HIV than prior reports

(Boston Medical Center) The prevalence of anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), which precede anal cancer, is much higher in women living with HIV than previously reported, a multi-site, national study involving hundreds of patients has found.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-07/bmc-gpo071119.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - July 11, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news