Table 2.
High-risk human papillomavirus and anal cytology results among HIV-infected individuals by sexual orientation
| MSM (n=107) | HSM (n=40) | Women (n=74) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-HPV positive | 58 (54%) | 11 (28%) | 20 (27%) | <0.001 |
| Anal cytology abnormal | 51 (48%) | 11 (28%) | 25 (34%) | 0.04 |
| Benign | 42 (39%) | 25 (63%) | 30 (59%) | |
| Nondiagnostic (inadequate specimen) | 14 (13%) | 4 (10%) | 5 (7%) | |
| ASCUS | 27 (25%) | 7 (18%) | 16 (22%) | |
| LSIL | 20 (19%) | 4 (10%) | 8 (11%) | |
| HSIL or ASC-H | 4 (3%) | 0 | 1 (1.3%) |
Abbreviations: ASCUS, atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance; ASC-H, atypical squamous cells, cannot rule out high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; HR-HPV, high-risk human papillomavirus; HSIL, high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; HSM, heterosexual men; LSIL, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion; MSM, men who have sex with men.