A new analysis published in AIDS and conducted by Dr Andreia Albuquerque at the University of Porto, Portugal shows that having a history of anal warts increases the risk of developing pre-cancerous lesions and anal cancer, especially in people living with HIV.
Currently, few standards exist to guide doctors on the frequency and extent of follow-up appointments when people develop anal warts. People living with HIV have a higher risk of developing anal cancers, and these results indicate that a history of anal warts may warrant additional monitoring to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.
Read the full story at Aidsmap.
Source : Aidsmap
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