Sex differences in the prevalence and determinants of HPV-related external genital lesions in young adults: a national cross-sectional survey in Brazil

Sex differences in the prevalence and determinants of HPV-related external genital lesions in young adults: a national cross-sectional survey in Brazil

Abstract Background External genital lesions (EGL) are the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence, determinants and sex differences in EGL among young adults from Brazil. Methods Overall, 7694 participants (aged 16 to 25 years) underwent an interview,...

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Main Authors: Juliana Comerlato, Natália Luiza Kops, Marina Bessel, Jaqueline Driemeyer Horvath, Bruna Vieira Fernandes, Luisa Lina Villa, Flavia Moreno Alves de Souza, Gerson Fernando Mendes Pereira, Eliana Márcia Wendland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Human papillomavirus
Genital warts
HPV
Epidemiology
Prevalence in young adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05376-x

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