scholarly journals Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Rodriguez-Cerdeira ◽  
E. Sanchez-Blanco ◽  
A. Alba
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Vaginal Microbiota ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Associated Lesions

Background. Infection with and persistence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) are the strongest risk factors for cervical cancer. In addition, other genital microorganisms may also be involved in the progression of HPV-associated lesions. Objetive. To evaluate the association of the vaginal microbiota (Candida spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial vaginosis) with HR-HPV infection in Spanish female sex workers (FSWs). Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 208 (FSWs; age, 18–49 years) who visited a sexually transmitted infection (STI) information and prevention center (SERGAS) between January 2010 and December 2011. Face-to-face interviews were carried out. Cervical and vaginal samples were examined for human papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida spp., and microorganisms related to bacterial vaginosis (BV). Results. HR-HPV was found to be significantly associated with BV in FSWs with positive results for HPV16-related types (31, 33, 35, and 52). T. vaginalis was isolated in FSWs with the following HR-HPVs: 18, 45, 66, and 68. Candida spp. were isolated only in FSWs with HPV 18-positive infection. Conclusion. We demonstrate a significant prevalence of HR-HPVs in FSWs with disturbances in the vaginal microbiota.

scholarly journals Nongonococcal cervicitis: The most common cause of fluor albus in female sex workers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afif Nurul Hidayati ◽  
A. Astindari ◽  
Maylita Sari ◽  
Dwi Murtiastutik ◽  
Sunarko Martodihardjo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Female Sex

Female sex workers have a high risk of suffering from sexual transmitted infections (STIs). If the female sex workers suffer from STIs, besides affecting themselves, they also have potential to transmit the disease to their clients. Fluor albus is one of the symptoms of STIs. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the type of STIs that the female sex workers suffer from. This research was conducted retrospectively on 100 female sex workers in Puskesmas Putat Surabaya in 2013-2014. The result of this research showed that from 100 female sex workers, 14 subjects (14%) suffered from gonococcal cervicitis, 51 subjects (51%) suffered from nongonococcal cervicitis, 10 subjects (10%) suffered from nongonococcal cervicitis accompanied by bacterial vaginosis, 9 subjects (9%) suffered from bacterial vaginosis, 1 subject (1%) suffered from trichomoniasis, and 14 subjects (14%) had no data. This research concluded that nongonococcal cervicitis is the most major cause of STIs suffered by female sex workers. Therefore, the vigilances to prevent transmission of nongonococcal infection to the clients is highly needed.

scholarly journals Prevalence, incidence, and distribution of human papillomavirus types in female sex workers in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Kristen Sweet ◽  
Claire Bosire ◽  
Busola Sanusi ◽  
Carly J Sherrod ◽  
Jessie Kwatampora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Hpv Prevalence ◽  
Hiv Negative

Female sex workers (FSWs) have a notably high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Relatively few studies address the type-specific prevalence and incidence of HPV among FSWs in sub-Saharan Africa. FSWs (n = 348) attending the Korogocho clinic in Nairobi, Kenya participated from August 2009 to March 2011. HPV DNA was detected using the SPF10-LiPA25 PCR assay. Baseline prevalence of HPV infection and cervical dysplasia were calculated, stratified by HIV-serostatus. Incidence rate (IR) of infection was calculated as number of new infections from baseline over person-months among 160 HPV-negative participants with complete 12-month follow-up. Baseline HPV prevalence was 23.6% for any HPV and 20.4% for high-risk HPV (hrHPV) types. Most prevalent types were HPV52 (10.1%), HPV35 (2.3%), and HPV51 (2.3%). A quarter (24%) of participants were HIV-positive. HPV prevalence was higher in HIV-positive (32.1%) than HIV-negative (20.8%) participants. hrHPV prevalence was higher in HIV-positive (27.4%) than HIV-negative (18.2%) women. During follow-up, HPV IR was 31.4 (95% CI: 23.8–41.5) for any HPV and 24.2 (95% CI: 17.9–32.8) for hrHPV types. HPV52 had the highest IR (6.0; 95% CI: 6.5–10.3). Overall HPV and hrHPV prevalence were lower than expected, but both prevalence and incidence were higher in HIV-positive than in HIV-negative women.

Human papillomavirus infection among male clients of female sex workers soliciting sex in brothels in Peru

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenell Stewart ◽  
Martha Calderon ◽  
Alison Hathaway ◽  
Rachel L Winer ◽  
Joseph Zunt
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Male Clients ◽  
Hpv Prevalence ◽  
The Difference

The prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) has been reported to be three times higher in female sex workers (FSWs) in Callao, Peru than in the general population of women in Peru. Prevalence of HR-HPV among male clients has not yet been reported. A total of 150 men soliciting intercourse in sex work venues submitted questionnaires, samples for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, and self-collected penile samples prior to and following intercourse for HPV genotyping. We identified variables associated with pre-coital HR-HPV, and compared HR-HPV detection pre- and post-coitus. Prior to intercourse, HR-HPV prevalence was 41.9%. Married clients were less likely than unmarried clients to have HR-HPV detected ( p = 0.03). While post-coital HR-HPV prevalence was higher (47.6%), the difference was not statistically significant. However, there was a significant increase in the mean number of HR-HPV DNA strains detected before (0.75) and after (0.94) intercourse ( p = 0.02). No cases of gonorrhoea or syphilis and six (4.1%) cases of chlamydial infection were detected. Despite low prevalence of other STIs, male clients had a high HR-HPV prevalence. The increase in detection of HR-HPV following intercourse demonstrates a potential for transmission of HR-HPV despite high self-reported condom use.

scholarly journals Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus and abnormal pap smears in female sex workers compared to the general population in Antwerp, Belgium

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Vorsters ◽  
Tine Cornelissen ◽  
Elke Leuridan ◽  
Johannes Bogers ◽  
Davy Vanden Broeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
General Population ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Pap Smears ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Life style as a risk factor of human Papillomavirus co-infections with Trichomonas vaginalis in female sex workers

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Efosa Bolaji Odigie ◽  
Micheal Awol Okungbowa
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Life Style ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Drug Usage ◽  
Hard Drug ◽  
Female Sex

BACKGROUND<br />Asymptomatic Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) and human papillomavirus (HPV) co-infection is perceived to have a devastating combined effect on victims. Hence, we investigated TV/ HPV co-infection and determined the risk factors associated with it in female sex workers (FSW).<br /><br />METHODS<br />A cross-sectional study was used to recruit 338 subjects from 6 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria for 18 months. Agglutination tests for blood samples, and direct and wet examination of urine and vaginal swabs were conducted in the laboratory. Life style of FSWs was surveyed; data were analyzed with Chi-Square test (X2), paired and unpaired t-test and logistic regression analysis with statistical significance set at p&lt; 0.05.<br /><br />RESULTS<br />Life style characteristics were significantly associated with HPV and TV co-infection (p &lt; 0.001). The model explained 49.9% (Nagelkerke R2) of the variance in infections among FSWs and effectively classified 93.2% of cases. Those involved in oral sex were 1.795 times more likely to be infected compared to those not involved (OR: 1.795; 95% C.I.: 1.005 – 33.525; p=0.001). Street and residential FSWs all have increased likelihood of being infected. Hard drug usage was also associated with an increased likelihood of being infected with the disease (OR: 3.582; 95% C.I.: 1.573 - 11.756; p=0.001).<br /><br />CONCLUSIONS<br />Life style (hard drug usage and oral sex practices) was observed in association with HPV/ TV co-infection in FSWs with a preponderance of 49.9%. This study demonstrated the value of screening for genital infections in HPV positive subjects in order to reduce the probable synergistic effects of co-infections.

scholarly journals The Role of Chlamydia trachomatis in High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Persistence Among Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 305-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadja Vielot ◽  
Michael G. Hudgens ◽  
Nelly Mugo ◽  
Michael Chitwa ◽  
Joshua Kimani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Chlamydia Trachomatis ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex

Bacterial vaginosis in female sex workers in Chennai, India

Sexual Health ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanmugasundaram Uma ◽  
Pachamuthu Balakrishnan ◽  
Kailapuri G. Murugavel ◽  
Aylur K. Srikrishnan ◽  
Nagalingeswaran Kumarasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
South India ◽  
Treponema Pallidum ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Neisseria Gonorrhoea ◽  
Vaginal Swabs

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) causes obstetric and gynaecological complications and non-chlamydial/non-gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease and has been shown to be associated with the risk of acquiring HIV and herpes simplex (HSV)-2 infections. This study investigated both the prevalence of BV and its association with STDs among 582 female sex workers living in Chennai, South India. Blood, vaginal and endocervical swabs were tested for HSV-2, HIV, Treponema pallidum, BV, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoea and Trichomonas vaginalis. The vaginal swabs collected were Gram’s stained and analysed for BV by Nugent’s scoring criteria. Of the women studied, 45% (95% CI, 40.6–48.7) were positive, 39.5% (95% CI, 35.5–43.5) were negative and 16% (95% CI, 12.8–18.7) were intermediate for BV. Bacterial vaginosis positivity was directly related to concurrent infection with HSV-2 (RR 1.3, AR 12, P = 0.00), T. vaginalis (RR 1.5, AR 10, P = 0.01) T. pallidum (RR 2.8, AR 16, P = 0.00) and HIV (RR 4.1, AR 52, P = 0.01). Future studies are needed to focus on the risk factors for BV.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and Human papillomavirus in female sex workers in Central Veracruz, Mexico

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 351-358
Author(s):  
Azucena Muñoz-Ramírez ◽  
Aracely López-Monteon ◽  
Angel Ramos-Ligonio ◽  
Enrique Méndez-Bolaina ◽  
Mario R.B. Guapillo-Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex
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