Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been identified as a necessary factor in the development
of pre-invasive and invasive cancers of the lower genital tract, of which cervical cancer is the …

This chapter provides an overview of the epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV)
infection, with a focus on the dynamics of sexual transmission. We explore concepts related …

Background The natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in older women is
critical for preventive strategies, including vaccination and screening intervals, but is poorly …

This ninetieth volume of the IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to
Humansconsiders human papillomaviruses (HPVs) which were evaluated by a previous …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the necessary cause of cervical cancer, the fourth most
common cancer and cause of cancer-related death in females worldwide. HPV also causes …

Background Sexual contact may be the means by which head and neck cancer patients are
exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV). Methods We undertook a pooled analysis of four …

Cervical cancer, the most common cancer affecting women in developing countries, is
caused by persistent infection with" high-risk" genotypes of human papillomaviruses (HPV) …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a necessary, although not sufficient cause of
cervical cancer. Globally, HPV infection accounts for an estimated 530,000 cervical cancer …

The World Health Organization estimates that 7.6 million people died of cancer in 2005 and
84 million people will die in the next 10 years if action is not taken. More than 70% of all …