CHAPTER 4 Clinical manifestations of HPV infection Section A: Benign manifestations of HPV infection: A1. Anogenital condylomas

The clinical manifestation of infection with HPV is determined by multi-ple factors which include the type of HPV, the type of skin infected, the status of host immunity and smoking. The incubation period for HPV is 3 weeks to 8 months. While there is no specific anti-HPV therapy, local topical ther...

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Published in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 2006-11, Vol.94 Suppl 1 (S1), p.S32-S35
Main Author: Hatch, Kenneth D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The clinical manifestation of infection with HPV is determined by multi-ple factors which include the type of HPV, the type of skin infected, the status of host immunity and smoking. The incubation period for HPV is 3 weeks to 8 months. While there is no specific anti-HPV therapy, local topical therapy, excision, cautery and laser vaporization have all been used with a range of success rates.
ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/S0020-7292(07)60006-X