| Human papillomavirus infection: a concise review of natural history. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19546771 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Persistent infection with oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV), leading to precancerous lesions and potentially cervical cancer, is a serious health burden. The natural history of infection is one that enables the virus to remain immunoevasive within the cervical epithelium and persist for decades. Many studies have provided important information on why some women clear infection and why others do not. The infectious process of HPV may be affected by many cofactors, adding to the complexity of disease development. Vaccination against oncogenic HPV along with cervical screening are two methods that have been developed to provide protection and eliminate the overall burden of disease in women. This article highlights the natural history of oncogenic HPV infection of the cervix and the limitations that currently exist on the literature. |
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Authors:
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Warner K Huh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 114 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-23 Completed Date: 2009-08-20 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 139-43 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Warner.Huh@ccc.uab.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Female Humans Middle Aged Papillomavirus Infections* / complications, virology Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / etiology Young Adult |
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