An overview of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as an etiological factor of the anal cancer.
Journal
Journal of infection and public health
ISSN: 1876-035X
Titre abrégé: J Infect Public Health
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101487384
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
received:
08
10
2017
revised:
24
05
2018
accepted:
25
06
2018
pubmed:
8
7
2018
medline:
11
4
2019
entrez:
8
7
2018
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
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.
Identifiants
pubmed: 29980478
pii: S1876-0341(18)30101-1
doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2018.06.005
pii:
doi:
Substances chimiques
Papillomavirus Vaccines
0
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1-6Informations de copyright
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