Human Papilloma Virus

Paper Summary:

The paper explains that the human papilloma virus (HPV) is a viral infection that occurs in many different varieties; most are benign in terms of serious medical consequences except for two specific types that are responsible for the vast majority of cases of cervical cancer. The paper discusses the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment available. The paper reveals that a vaccine is available, but further study is warranted before its wide-scale use.

Outline:
Human Papilloma Virus Defined
Epidemiology
Etiology
Diagnosis
Prognosis
Treatment
Future Treatments
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) includes both non-sexually transmitted and sexually transmitted disease (STD) forms that comprises many individual viruses characterized by the development of non-cancerous wart-like tumors known as papillomas (Taylor, et al 2005). While initially benign, certain types of HPVs have been identified as high-risk precursors of deadly cancers, especially cervical cancers among women.
"Approximately one-third of the more than 100 known types of HPVs are capable of transmission through sexual contact. Many HPV infections never result in detectable symptoms but nevertheless are no known to constitute a serious risk factor in the later development of deadly cervical cancers, highlighting the importance of public education with the aim of prevention (CDC 2006)."

Sample of Sources Used:

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