HPV testing in hIV-positive women may help reduce frequent cervical cancer screening
Sunday, July 22, 2012 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
Compared to the general population, HIV-positive women have a high risk of cervical cancer and thus are advised to undergo more frequent screening tests. This creates a burden for HIV-positive patients and the health care system, leading to frequent biopsies, which often do not reveal clinically relevant disease.