The papillomavirus family represents a remarkably heterogeneous group of viruses. At
present, 77 distinct genotypes have been identified in humans and partial sequences have …

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 Estimates of the lifetime probability of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV)
can help to quantify HPV incidence, illustrate how common HPV infection is, and highlight …

Skin disease due to viruses may be a primary infection of the epidermis or may arise
secondary to systemic infection. Depending on the virus, the effects may be necrotic damage …

This guideline is an update of the 2011 European Guideline for the Management of
Anogenital Warts. It is intended to support best practice in the care of patients with …

Background It is uncertain whether male circumcision reduces the risks of penile human
papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the man and of cervical cancer in his female partner …

Background The placebo arm of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine trials helps define the
natural history of genital warts (GW) Methods Women enrolled in the placebo arm (n= 8800) …

External genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata, are extremely common, with
between 500,000 to one million new cases diagnosed each year in the United States alone …

The immune system uses innate and adaptive immunity to recognize and combat foreign
agents that invade the body, but these methods are sometimes ineffective against human …

Human Papilloma viruses and Their Possible Role in Squamous Cell Carcinomas Page 1
Human Papilloma viruses and Their Possible Role in Squamous Cell Carcinomas HARALD …