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High prevalence of HPV infection in both groups underscores the risky sexual behavior in this adolescent cohort. Rates of HPV infection and SILs were higher among HIV-infected girls, despite similar sexual risk behaviors and the relatively healthy state of our HIV-infected group. Infection with HIV may enhance HPV proliferation through mechanisms other than CD4 immunosuppression, particularly early in the course of HIV infection.

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