An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a DNA tumour virus that is the primary cause of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The direct connection between HPV and cervical cancer was discovered in 1980, however, many physicians and the general public are still oblivious to the association of HPV and anal c...
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| author | Joanna Krzowska-Firych Georgia Lucas Christiana Lucas Nicholas Lucas Łukasz Pietrzyk |
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| description | Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a DNA tumour virus that is the primary cause of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The direct connection between HPV and cervical cancer was discovered in 1980, however, many physicians and the general public are still oblivious to the association of HPV and anal cancer; most individuals find out about this relationship after a confirmed diagnosis, and therefore, it is important to raise awareness about HPV as an etiological agent in anal cancer. There is a quadrivalent vaccine available, which prevents an individual from being infected with HPV, thus anal cancer is mainly a preventable cancer when caused by HPV, and ultimately, preventing cancer is better than curing cancer, especially when there is no definite cure.This article aims to review the microbiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, prophylaxis and treatment options for HPV as an etiology agent in anal cancers in light of recent literature. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-080b746b7def43a2a9dec0b84b93a5052022-12-22T00:13:35ZengElsevierJournal of Infection and Public Health1876-03412019-01-0112116An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancerJoanna Krzowska-Firych0Georgia Lucas1Christiana Lucas2Nicholas Lucas3Łukasz Pietrzyk4Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Lublin, Poland; Clinical Research Association for Infectious Disease at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Lublin, PolandClinical Research Association for Infectious Disease at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Lublin, PolandClinical Research Association for Infectious Disease at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Lublin, PolandClinical Research Association for Infectious Disease at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Medical University of Lublin, PolandDepartment of General, Oncological and Minimally Invasive Surgery, 1st Military Clinical Hospital with the Outpatient Clinic in Lublin, Poland; Department of Didactics and Medical Simulation, Chair of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, Poland; Corresponding author.Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a DNA tumour virus that is the primary cause of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The direct connection between HPV and cervical cancer was discovered in 1980, however, many physicians and the general public are still oblivious to the association of HPV and anal cancer; most individuals find out about this relationship after a confirmed diagnosis, and therefore, it is important to raise awareness about HPV as an etiological agent in anal cancer. There is a quadrivalent vaccine available, which prevents an individual from being infected with HPV, thus anal cancer is mainly a preventable cancer when caused by HPV, and ultimately, preventing cancer is better than curing cancer, especially when there is no definite cure.This article aims to review the microbiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, prophylaxis and treatment options for HPV as an etiology agent in anal cancers in light of recent literature.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034118301011 |
| spellingShingle | Joanna Krzowska-Firych Georgia Lucas Christiana Lucas Nicholas Lucas Łukasz Pietrzyk An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer Journal of Infection and Public Health |
| title | An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer |
| title_full | An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer |
| title_fullStr | An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer |
| title_full_unstemmed | An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer |
| title_short | An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer |
| title_sort | overview of human papillomavirus hpv as an etiological factor of the anal cancer |
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