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HPV infection in adolescents: natural history, complications, and indicators for viral typing
Marcia L Shew1, J Dennis Fortenberry
1Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202, USA. mshew@iupui.edu
Abstract:
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in both men and women. Prevalence rates are the highest for adolescents. Despite the high prevalence rates, sequelae of genital warts, dysplasia, and cancer are rare developments. Knowledge about the natural history, virology, and cancerous transformation has lead to improved viral detection, including the use of HPV DNA detection tests, screening efforts for HPV-related precancerous and cancerous lesions, and clinical interventions and treatments, including both therapeutic and prophylactic vaccinations.
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