Publisher Summary The chapter discusses the molecular and epidemiological aspects that
support the etiological role of Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) in cervical carcinogenesis …

During the last 30 years, there have been major changes in the methods used to diagnose
and manage cervical cancer precursors. Early detection of precursors through mass …

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) cause benign and malignant lesions of the epithelial and
mucosal surfaces. Certain virus types are associated with cervical carcinomas, 1–3 while …

OBJECTIVES--To evaluate colposcopic criteria in acetowhite lesions of the penis ("
penoscopy") for the diagnosis of subclinical genitoanal papillomavirus infection (GPVI) …

BACKGROUND. The detection of cancer-associated types of human papillomavirus (HPV)
in cervical specimens predicts the presence and future development of cervical …

Recent technologic advances indicate the potential role and applications of human
papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing in the routine screening for cervical neoplasia, diagnostic …

Target biopsy and transformation zone ablation on excision is the mainstay of management
for cervical lesions that can be adequately visualized. For the physician who does not …

A consensus has developed among epidemiologists and virologists that infection by specific
types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is the major recognized risk factor for cancer of the …

This article discusses on therapy of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infections.
Treatment of visible warts is justifiable, both from an esthetic standpoint as well as to reduce …

Background. The modes of transmission of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in
children arc controver sial. Studies have varied in reporting suspicion of sexual abuse in …