Publications by authors named "Roberto Repossi"
Objectives: In this study, we compared the performance of a self-administered point-of-care test (POCT) for anal human papillomavirus (HPV) screening with laboratory gold-standard test in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users and evaluated its feasibility.
Methods: We enrolled PrEP users from a local community-based PrEP service. Each participant self-collected an anal swab to test anal HPV with a PCR POCT capable of detecting 14 high-risk HPV genotypes.
Article Synopsis
- * The rapid spread of mpox has been linked to sexual transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM), and the potential role of asymptomatic carriers remains under discussion, with estimates suggesting about 6.5% of infections might be asymptomatic.
- * In a study involving 72 high-risk asymptomatic MSM participants, none tested positive for mpox infection or developed symptoms over a 21-day follow-up, indicating potential challenges for epidemic management and contact tracing in similar populations.