Human papillomavirus: Difference between revisions
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*Most infections asymptomatic | *Most infections asymptomatic | ||
*Anogenital warts (Condyloma acuminata) | *Anogenital warts (Condyloma acuminata) | ||
**painless flesh-colored papules or cauliflower-like projections | |||
**Contagious via skin contact | **Contagious via skin contact | ||
*Cervical cancer | *Cervical cancer | ||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
*Pap smear | *Clinical dx | ||
*Pap smear for cervical lesions | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 22:50, 6 February 2016
Background
- Most common STI in US.
- Associated with cervical, vulvar, penile, anal cancer, 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
Diagnosis
- Clinical dx
- Pap smear for cervical lesions
Management
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
1. CDC: HPV