Human Papillomavirus Infections

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Human Papillomavirus Infections

From the Laboratory to Clinical Practice

Diseases and disorders Infectious and contagious diseases

Author: Fernando Cobo

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Language: English

Published by: Woodhead Publishing

Published on: 27th July 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9781908818171


Introduction to Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted diseases worldwide, both in men and women. Human papillomavirus infections provides the scientific background needed to understand the natural history and pathogenesis of HPV infection and offers discussion of its clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Book Content Overview

The book begins with chapters covering the epidemiology, virology, history and transmission of the infection, as well as its pathogenesis and clinical features. Following a discussion of the relationship between HPV and cancer, chapters in the second half of the book look at diagnosis, testing and treatment. The book concludes with detailed coverage of the prevention of HPV through worldwide vaccination programmes.

Key Topics Covered

- Covers all the important issues relating to both male and female HPV infection

- Provides overview of the current knowledge about epidemiology, basic virology, pathogenesis and diagnosis methods

- Explores the relationship between HPV and cancer

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