Publications by authors named "Flavia Passini"

Men who have sex with men (MSM) and people with HIV are at increased risk of anal HPV infection and cancer. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anal HPV among MSM with HIV (MWH) and without HIV (MWoH), as well as among MSM under and over 35 years. Factors associated with infection from high-risk (HR) HPV were investigated.

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Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) is associated with a reduction in quality of life and adverse outcomes. The aim of this study is to assess the interest and expectations for a therapeutic HSV vaccine among individuals diagnosed with genital herpes in Italy. A retrospective survey was conducted at the Infectious Diseases Unit of the IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study evaluated how acceptable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is among individuals eligible for it who received their first HIV test at a medical facility in Milan, Italy.
  • Out of 2,627 people tested, 88.3% of those with negative results were men, and only 40% accepted PrEP; acceptance was significantly lower among women and non-Caucasians.
  • The research highlighted a concerning trend: non-acceptance of PrEP was notably high among those diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during the testing process.
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Mpox caused a worldwide outbreak in 2022, disproportionately affecting MSM reporting high-risk sexual behaviors. The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of people receiving MVA-BN vaccination with those of individuals diagnosed with mpox to guide future vaccination policies. This was a retrospective study on people with mpox infection or vaccination at San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy, from May to November 2022.

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