[Human papilloma virus in the male]

Infection by human papillomavirus (HPV) is destined to constitute one of the most common reasons for consulting the urologist. The HPV play a fundamental role in the genesis of the uterine neck carcinoma. Recently entirely subclinical lesions of the male genitals have been demonstrated, which may only be diagnosed by means of optical magnification and application of acetic acid, as in lesions of the uterine cervix. We present the results of the study by means of this technique of 37 sexual partner of an equal number of women suffering from HPV infection, our diagnostic procedure and the location of the lesions found. The male displayed HPV lesions in more than 75% of the cases studied. Circumcision appears to reduce the incidence of affectation. No patient had symptomatology nor gave evidence of venereal disease at first sight. The sexual transmission of HPV is demonstrated as well as its responsibility in the genesis of various carcinomas, primarily female. Both members of the sexual couple should be studied and treated if we want to tackle this pathology guarantees of success.