HPV infections of the oral and genital mucosa. Possibilities for primary prevention

It is well accepted today that almost all cases of carcinoma of the cervix are caused by persistent infections with high-risk human papilloma viruses (HPV), especially through types HPV16 and HPV18 (ca. 70%). These same types are also responsible for some carcinomas of the vulva, anus, penis and oro...

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Published in:Hautarzt 2009-11, Vol.60 (11), p.878
Main Authors: Kirnbauer, R, Schellenbacher, C, Shafti-Keramat, S, Handisurya, A
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female - diagnosis
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Genital Neoplasms, Female - virology
Humans
Mouth Diseases - diagnosis
Mouth Diseases - therapy
Mouth Diseases - virology
Mucous Membrane - virology
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - therapy
Skin Diseases - virology
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Summary:It is well accepted today that almost all cases of carcinoma of the cervix are caused by persistent infections with high-risk human papilloma viruses (HPV), especially through types HPV16 and HPV18 (ca. 70%). These same types are also responsible for some carcinomas of the vulva, anus, penis and oropharynx. This knowledge indicates that it should be possible to prevent these carcinomas if a majority of the causstive HPV infections can be prevented.
ISSN:1432-1173
DOI:10.1007/s00105-009-1803-4