Anal cytology as a screening tool for anal squamous intraepithelial lesions
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Anal cytology may be a useful technique in the diagnosis of anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (ASIL) in gay men. ASIL are a precursor of anal squamous cell cancer in the same way that cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (CSIL) are precursors of cervical cancer in women. Researchers used a technique similar to a Pap smear to analyze anal cells taken from 407 HIV-positive and 251 HIV-negative gay men. A positive test identified 69% of the HIV-positive men subsequently shown to have ASIL on biopsy. It was less effective in identifying HIV-negative men with ASIL.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1077-9450
Year: 1997
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DNA copy number alterations in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients with diffuse large-cell lymphomas
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Diffuse large-cell lymphoma in HIV patients has fewer DNA copy number changes than diffuse large-cell lymphoma in HIV-negative patients. Since changes in DNA copy number are one cause of this type of cancer, there must be other factors that cause the cancer in HIV patients.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
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Longitudinal study of anti-Candida albicans mucosal immunity against aspartic proteinases in HIV-infected patients
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Many HIV patients produce antibodies in their saliva against enzymes produced by Candida albicans. Unfortunately, the antibodies are not completely effective in preventing Candida infection of the oral mucosa, a condition commonly known as thrush.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
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