The analyzed sample represents an epidemiological source of uncommon infection. Due to high HPV prevalence, more frequent cytological screening and/or liberal colposcopic evaluations should be performed in HIV-positive patients.

The present study aimed to investigate HPV prevalence associated with cervical cytology and to evaluate data from 140 HIV positive women routinely attended at an outpatient public gynecological service in Rio de Janeiro state. The CD4 cell counts and HIV-1 RNA levels were determined using standardized protocols. HPV status and HPV 16 detection were ascertained respectively by My09/11 consensus primers and type specific primers. Colpocytology was performed at the first or subsequent visit to the service.