Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection in Women Who Have Sex with Women

Marrazzo, Jeanne M.; Koutsky, Laura A.; Stine, Kathleen; Kuypers, Jane; Grubert, Thomas; Galloway, Denise A.; Kiviat, Nancy B.; Handsfield, H. Hunter

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“…Published studies have refuted this belief and clearly demonstrate presence of the spectrum of cervical cytology atypias in WSW, including women with no history of male partners. [19][20][21][22] We demonstrated that WSW have a similar prevalence of cervical atypias to women with no history of sex with women, confirming Marrazzo et al's study in the USA. 19 Very few of the women in the study were HIV positive, and there was no significant difference between WSW and controls.…”

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“…[19][20][21][22] We demonstrated that WSW have a similar prevalence of cervical atypias to women with no history of sex with women, confirming Marrazzo et al's study in the USA. 19 Very few of the women in the study were HIV positive, and there was no significant difference between WSW and controls. The risk of sexual transmission of HIV between women, although unknown, is thought to be low.…”

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confidence: 87%

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Sexually transmitted infections and risk behaviours in women who have sex with women

Fethers

Marks²,

Mindel³

et al. 2000

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Objectives:To assess the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses, risk behaviours, and demographics in women who have sex with women (WSW). Methods: Retrospective cross sectional study using a multivariate model. Demographic, behavioural, and morbidity data were analysed from standardised medical records of patients attending a public STI and HIV service in Sydney between March 1991 and December 1998. All women with any history of sex with a woman were compared with women who denied ever having sex with another woman (controls). Results: 1408 WSW and 1423 controls were included in the study. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) was significantly more common among WSW (OR 1.7, p<0.001). Abnormalities on cervical cytology were equally prevalent in both groups, except for the higher cytological BV detection rate in WSW (OR 5.3, p=0.003). Genital herpes and genital warts were common in both groups, although warts were significantly less common in WSW (OR 0.7, p=0.001). Prevalence of gonorrhoea and chlamydia were low and there were no diVerences between the groups. The prevalence of hepatitis C was significantly greater in WSW (OR 7.7, p<0.001), consistent with the more frequent history of injecting drug use in this group (OR 8.0, p<0.001). WSW were more likely to report previous sexual contact with a homo/bisexual man (OR 3.4, p<0.001), or with an injecting drug user (OR 4.2, p<0.001). Only 7% of the WSW reported never having had sexual contact with a male. Conclusion: We demonstrated a higher prevalence of BV, hepatitis C, and HIV risk behaviours in WSW compared with controls. A similar prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities was found in both groups. Measures are required to improve our understanding of STI/HIV transmission dynamics in WSW, to facilitate better health service provision and targeted education initiatives. (Sex Transm Inf 2000;76:345-349)

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confidence: 87%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

Sexually transmitted infections and risk behaviours in women who have sex with women

Fethers

Marks²,

Mindel³

et al. 2000

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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124

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“…In addition, perinatal transmission is a rare occurrence. 5 A suppressed immune system leaves the body more susceptible to all microorganisms in the infected patients. In fact, the risk for genital HPV infection is higher among people infected with HIV because having one STI increases the risk of contracting others.…”

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Screening for and Genotyping of Human Papilloma Virus in Prostitutes

Keten¹,

Keten²,

Odabaşı³

et al. 2013

Turkiye Klinikleri J Med Sci

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A AB BS ST TR RA AC CT T OOb bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : The human papilloma virus (HPV) causes various infectious clinical pictures and anogenital cancers, and it is recognized as the primary etiological agent of cervical cancer worldwide. In this study, we aimed to demonstrate the presence of HPV in prostitutes and to identify its genotypes in cervical specimens. M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : This study included 137 commercial sex workers from Ankara brothels who were referred to the Ankara Municipality Hospital, Department of Venereal Diseases from September 3-7, 2007 for routine examinations and who volunteered to participate. After obtaining informed consent from the participants, one-on-one interviews were conducted to obtain sociodemographic data. Cervical specimens were collected from each subject in order to investigate HPV genotypes by DNA extraction. R Re es su ul lt ts s: : The tests for HPV DNA were positive in 53 specimens following the extraction of DNA from swab specimens collected from the prostitutes. Seven cases had genotypes associated with the low-risk cancer group, one had genotypes affiliated with the undetermined risk group, and 38 had genotypes related to the high-risk group. In addition, genotypes associated with more than one risk group were detected in seven other study participants. Four subjects had genotypes related to both the undetermined indefinite and high-risk groups, two had genotypes connected with the low and high-risk groups, and one had genotypes from all three risk groups. Eighty-four participants tested negative for HPV DNA. C Co on nc cl lu us si io on n: : Women working in brothels are at risk for venereal diseases. This should be considered to protect both their own health and public health. It is noteworthy that the genotypes of HPV identified in the prostitutes were predominately of the high-risk cancerous type. Therefore, information regarding HPV should be distributed to women working in the sex industry, and preventive measures should be implemented to protect them from acquiring HPV. K Ke ey y W Wo or rd ds s: : Sexually transmitted diseases; community health planning Ö ÖZ ZE ET T A Am ma aç ç: : İnsan papillomavirüsleri [Human Papilloma Virüsü (HPV)] çesitli enfeksiyöz tablolara ve anogenital kanserlere neden olmaktadır. HPV bütün dünyada servikal kanserin primer etiyolojik etkeni olarak kabul edilmektedir. Bu çalışmadaki amaç, genelev kadınlarında, servikal örnekler kullanılarak, HPV varlığını ve genotiplerini ortaya koymaktır. G Ge er re eç ç v ve e Y Yö ön nt te em ml le er r: : 3-7 Eylül 2007 tarihleri arasında Ankara Belediye Hastanesi Zührevi Hastalıklar Bölümü'ne rutin muayeneleri yapılmak üzere başvuran Ankara Genelevleri'nde çalışan 137 genelev kadını çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Aydınlatılmış onamları alındıktan sonra çal-ışma grubu ile sosyodemografik veriler ile ilgili bilgi edinmek amacıyla birebir görüşme yapılmıştır. Olgulardan servikal sürüntü örnekleri alınarak bu örneklerde 21 tür HPV DNA'sının genotipi ar...

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“…The prevention of cervical cancer via the HPV route is based on early detection. The sooner a woman learns of having contracted HPV and takes action, the better the outcome of treatment [3]. In developing countries, cervical cancer continues to be the prime cause of cancer-related deaths in women [4].…”

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confidence: 99%

Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment-A Succinct Review

Kerna¹

2018

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Cervical cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer in women worldwide. In 2012, the most recent accounting, there were approximately 528,000 cases of cervical cancer and more than 266,000 deaths resulting from such [1]. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly known sexually transmitted virus in the world; more than 75% of sexually active adults have been infected with HPV [2]. The interrelationship of this virus with the advancement of precancerous lesions (that can result in developing cervical cancer) has been established. For these reasons, cervical cancer could be considered a global epidemic. The prevention of cervical cancer via the HPV route is based on early detection. The sooner a woman learns of having contracted HPV and takes action, the better the outcome of treatment [3]. In developing countries, cervical cancer continues to be the prime cause of cancer-related deaths in women [4]. In advanced countries, the occurrence is relatively less due to concerted efforts in identifying precancerous lesions early on [5,6]. DNA testing for HPV, cytologic screening, visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), together with HPV vaccines is some of the measures which have proved effective in reducing cervical cancer in susceptible women. Numerous studies have shown that women's awareness of the established link between HPV and cervical cancer, and the importance of cervical screening, is still lacking [7,8]. The favorable outcome of early cervical cancer screening and detection are proportional to women's awareness and understanding of cervical cancer, and its causes and prevention-and how to screen (test) for such [1].

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Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection in Women Who Have Sex with Women

Cited by 142 publications

References 29 publications

Sexually transmitted infections and risk behaviours in women who have sex with women

Sexually transmitted infections and risk behaviours in women who have sex with women

Screening for and Genotyping of Human Papilloma Virus in Prostitutes

Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment-A Succinct Review

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