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==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Most infections asymptomatic | *Most infections asymptomatic | ||
*Anogenital warts (Condyloma acuminata) | *Anogenital warts ([[Condyloma acuminata]]) | ||
**painless flesh-colored papules or cauliflower-like projections | **painless flesh-colored papules or cauliflower-like projections | ||
**Contagious via skin contact | **Contagious via skin contact | ||
Revision as of 21:09, 11 August 2017
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
- 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