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Review
. 2007 Dec;5(4):210-7.
doi: 10.3121/cmr.2007.751. Epub 2007 Dec 17.

Human papillomavirus infections in primary care

Folashade Ogunmodede  1 , Steven H Yale, Bruce Krawisz, Gregory C Tyler, Anthony C Evans
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Human papillomavirus infections in primary care

Folashade Ogunmodede et al. Clin Med Res. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

Cervical cancer continues to be a leading cause of mortality worldwide. The incidence and mortality associated with invasive cervical cancer have declined significantly in developed countries due to widespread availability of screening with the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. However, the incidence and prevalence of non-invasive cervical intraepithelial neoplasms and genital warts related to oncogenic and nononcogenic strains of human papilloma viruses (HPV) have remained relatively stable. Recent advances in molecular diagnostics have resulted in improved characterization of various HPV types and have led to changes in terminology of Pap test findings. Changes in nomenclature may lead to confusion among primary care providers regarding how best to further evaluate abnormal cytological results. This article provides a concise overview of the approach to the treatment of genital warts and management of abnormal cervical cytology based on guidelines from the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. It also reviews advances in HPV vaccine development and the new recombinant vaccine recently approved for use in the United States.

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