Humanpapillomavirus (HPV)

HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) HPV is transmitted through sexual contact and is the virus that causes genital warts and plays a causative role in cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. There is no specific cure for an HPV infection. Interferon is used in the treatment of refractory or recurrent genital warts. Cryotherapy, laser treatment, or conventional surgery can remove the warts.

Therapeutic Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Safe and Immunogenic in Men Who Have Sex with Men - 8/28/07

HPV-16 Load Is Associated with High-grade Lesions in Women with HIV - 6/17/05

HIV Load and CD4+ Cell Count Affect HPV Detection in HIV-infected Women - 4/20/05

Pre-cancerous Anal Lesions in Heterosexual and Homosexual HIV Positive Men Receiving or Not Receiving Anti-HIV Therapy 10/13/04