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HPV Infection in Adolescents: Natural History, Complications, and Indicators for Viral Typing

Author James Dennis Fortenberry Author Marcia L. Shew

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in both men and women. Prevalence rates are the highest for adolescents. Despite the high prevalence rates, sequelae of genital warts, dysplasia, and cancer are rare developments. Knowledge about the natural history, virology, and cancerous transformation has lead to improved viral detection, including the use of HPV DNA detection tests, screening efforts for HPV-related precancerous and cancerous lesions, and clinical interventions and treatments, including both therapeutic and prophylactic vaccinations.

Keywords

hpv infection human papillomavirus (hpv) adolescents natural history viral typing sexually transmitted disease (std) genital warts dysplasia cancer hpv prevalence hpv dna detection virology cancerous transformation screening efforts precancerous lesions cancerous lesions clinical interventions hpv treatment therapeutic vaccination prophylactic vaccination hpv screening public health adolescent health hpv complications cervical cancer hpv prevention vaccination programs viral detection std prevention healthcare policy medical research immunization hpv testing women's health men's health disease progression
Details
Volume 16
Issue 3
Pages 168–174
DOI 10.1053/j.spid.2005.04.005
ISSN 1045-1870
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