Published online Nov 5, 2021. doi: 10.5495/wjcid.v11.i3.38
Peer-review started: June 27, 2021
First decision: July 31, 2021
Revised: August 14, 2021
Accepted: October 15, 2021
Article in press: October 15, 2021
Published online: November 5, 2021
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses nowadays.
To analyze the prevalence of HPV infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients and the risk factors associated with this infection through a review of studies published in the period from January 2010 to April 2020.
A total of 384 articles were initially identified in our searches, of which ten were selected according to previously defined eligibility criteria.
Anal intercourse, absence of condom use, multiple partners, other specific sexual and life habits, and HIV infection are among the risk factors associated with anal HPV infection.
In general, there is a higher prevalence of anal HPV infection among HIV-positive patients, mostly in individuals over 30 years old, those with multiple partners, those who had an early homosexual debut, and cigarette, alcohol, and drug users.
Core Tip: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is among the most common sexually transmitted viruses today. This systematic review aimed to analyze the prevalence of HPV infection in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as well as the risk factors associated. Number of partners, absence of condom use, anal intercourse, multiple partners, sexual and life habits, and HIV infection are among the risk factors associated with anal HPV. There is a higher prevalence of anal HPV in patients infected with HIV, those with multiple partners, alcohol and drug users, and those with early age of first sexual intercourse with same-sex individuals.