The interplay of HIV and human papillomavirus-related cancers in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review

ConclusionHIV positivity is associated with increased prevalence of HPV infection on different anatomic sites, which will result in increased burden of HPV-related cancers among PLHIV. Furthermore, primary studies with robust study designs aimed at investigating the risk developing HPV-related cancers among PLHIV are recommended.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42017062403
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research