Use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Is Associated With Lower Prevalence of Anal Intraepithelial Neoplastic Lesions and Lower Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men

Eric Snoek, Marchina Ende, Jan Hollander, M (Martin) Schutten, HAM Neumann, Gerard Doornum

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Abstract

Background: The incidence of anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) and anal cancer is increased in HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is an important etiologic agent. Methods: In this study, a group of 250 HIV-positive MSM was included to determine the prevalence of AIN and to investigate the role of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), high-risk HPV, and other risk factors possibly associated with this prevalence. Results: Among patients included, 108 (43.2%) had lesions suspicious for AIN. Histologic analyses showed AIN 1 in 24 patients (22.2%), AIN 2 in 6 patients (5.6%), and AIN 3 in 10 patients (9.3%). In multivariable analyses, the use of HAART was associated with the absence of AIN (P = 0.045). In MSM without HAART, HPV infection was detected significantly more often compared with those who used HAART (P = 0.010). AIN was associated with HPV types 16 and 6. Conclusions: In this cross-sectional study in 250 HIV-positive MSM, the use of HAART was associated with lower prevalence of AIN and a significantly lower prevalence of HPV. This association between the prevalence of AIN and the absence of HAART may contribute to the current debate on when to start HAART in HIV-infected individuals.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Pages (from-to)495-500
Number of pages6
JournalSexually Transmitted Diseases
Volume39
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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  • EMC MM-03-24-01
  • EMC MM-03-61-05-A
  • EMC MM-04-27-01
  • EMC MM-04-28-04

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