Infection and Persistent Infection of Human Papillomavirus Among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men in Xinjiang, China: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Anal HPV infection is particularly prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM). The purpose of this study was to understand the status and influencing factors of HPV infection in MSM in Urumqi, Xinjiang, in order to provide suggestions for policy formulation. A prospective cohort study was conducted among HIV-negative MSM in Urumqi Xinjiang between April 2016 and June 2023.