Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women

N. A. Bickell; S. H. Vermund; M. Holmes; S. Safyer; R. D. Burk

doi:10.2105/AJPH.81.10.1318

Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women

N. A. Bickell, S. H. Vermund, M. Holmes, S. Safyer, R. D. Burk

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Abstract

We assessed the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) by cervicovaginal lavage and Southern blot and inquired about behavioral risk factors for cervical disease and sexually transmitted diseases by interview in 114 female detainees at a large New York City jail. Of the women screened, 8% had abnormal Pap smears, 35% had HPV, 7% had gonorrhea, and 22% had serologic syphilis. Given the high rates of HPV infection and cervical cytology, Pap smears should be a routine intake procedure for incarcerated women.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1318-1320
Number of pages	3
Journal	American journal of public health
Volume	81
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.81.10.1318
State	Published - 1991
Externally published	Yes

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