Validity of self-reporting of episodes of external genital warts.

DJ, Wiley; S, Grosser; K, Qi; BR, Visscher; K, Beutner; SA, Strathdee; B, Calhoun; F, Palella; R, Detels

doi:10.1086/340743

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Validity of self-reporting of episodes of external genital warts.

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Wiley DJ

Grosser S

Qi K

Abstract

To determine whether men are able to self-diagnose external genital warts (EGWs), we studied data from 1115 men with and without human immunodeficiency virus infection. Men were largely unable to accurately assess the presence of EGWs. Self-reporting of EGWs was not a sensitive tool; only 38% of men...

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