Human papillomaviruses: into the new millennium.
Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are newsworthy in this new millennium. Numerous articles have appeared in the lay press ranging in style and quality from informative essays to sensationalized exposes. Women, sensitized by confusing information, are asking obstetricians hard questions about HPV transmission and prevention, partner notification, the need for HPV testing, and methods of treatment. These questions are difficult because none of the answers are clear cut. This article provides the practicing gynecologist and obstetrician a concise and accurate summary of clinically important issues surrounding HPV. Current knowledge about HPV virology, epidemiology, testing, and the prospects for vaccination and other prevention measures is summarized.
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Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. eunger@cdc.gov
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D017403:In Situ Hybridization; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D027383:Papillomaviridae / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology*; D014611:Vaccination / Q000379:methods; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000379:methods