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Background

  • Abbreviation: HPV
  • 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

Sexually transmitted diseases

Diagnosis

  • Clinical dx
  • Pap smear for cervical lesions

Management

  • Safe-sex counseling

Disposition

Outpatient f/u

See Also

External Links

References

1. CDC: HPV