Human papillomavirus: Difference between revisions
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*Abbreviation: HPV | *Abbreviation: HPV | ||
*Most common [[STI]] in US. | *Most common [[STI]] in US. | ||
* | *Over 200 HPV types, with 40 that infect the genital mucosa <ref> Cdc.gov. (2018). Surveillance Manual | HPV | Vaccine Preventable Diseases | CDC. [online] Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/surv-manual/chpt05-hpv.html [Accessed 3 May 2018]. </ref> | ||
*Associated with cervical, vulvar, penile, anal and oropharyngeal cancer. | *Associated with cervical, vulvar, penile, anal and oropharyngeal cancer. | ||
*Vaccine available for adolescents 11 and older, and immunocompromised patients. | *Vaccine available for adolescents 11 and older, and immunocompromised patients. | ||
Revision as of 03:20, 3 May 2018
Background
- Abbreviation: HPV
- Most common STI in US.
- Over 200 HPV types, with 40 that infect the genital mucosa [1]
- Associated with cervical, vulvar, penile, anal and oropharyngeal cancer.
- Vaccine available for adolescents 11 and older, and immunocompromised patients.
Clinical Features
- Most infections asymptomatic
- Anogenital warts (Condyloma acuminata)
- painless flesh-colored papules or cauliflower-like projections
- Contagious via skin contact
- Cervical cancer
Differential Diagnosis
Sexually transmitted diseases
- Chancroid
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Granuloma inguinale
- Hepatitis B
- Herpes Simplex Virus-2
- HIV
- Human papillomavirus
- Lymphogranuloma venereum
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Trichomonas
- Syphilis
Evaluation
- Clinical diagnosis
- Pap smear for cervical lesions
Management
- Safe-sex counseling
Disposition
Outpatient follow up
See Also
External Links
References
1. CDC: HPV
- ↑ Cdc.gov. (2018). Surveillance Manual | HPV | Vaccine Preventable Diseases | CDC. [online] Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/surv-manual/chpt05-hpv.html [Accessed 3 May 2018].