Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)
worldwide. In the United States, approximately 13 million new infections occur annually, half …

More than 120 different types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) have been isolated;> 40 of
these types infect the epithelial lining of the anogenital tract and other mucosal areas. In the …

This chapter reviews key epidemiologic questions about the prevalence, pathogenicity, and
diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the female genital tract. HPV can cause a …

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seen
throughout the population. More than 60 types of HPV have been identified, and 20 are …

Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a sexually transmitted infection that is
poorly understood by many health care providers. It is not surprising that many patients feel …

Epidemiological studies indicate that most men and women will acquire a sexually
transmitted anogenital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in their lifetimes. In addition …

Over the past few decades, epidemiology and natural history studies have led to improved
understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and to promising prevention …

Human papillomavirus infections of the genitals are very widespread in the sexually active
population throughout the world. Not only cosmetically unattractive skin warts but also …

The past year has seen many developments in our understanding of the clinical patterns of
genital herpes, including asymptomatic carriage and transmission. These issues raise …

Over 20 human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are transmitted through sexual contact with the
cervix, vagina, vulva, anus, and external genitalia, and are significant factors in morbidity …