[Human papilloma viruses and genital neoplasias].

Srp Arh Celok Lek

Published: December 2007

The article deals with the problem of genital infections caused by human papilloma viruses, and their possible influence on oncogenic process. Also a review of earlier examinations of malignant disease in the lower genital tract and the risk faktors that contribute to its genesis, is given. Potential role of human papilloma viruses, that has been recently pointed out, is processed from the aspect of their frequency in genital neoplasias and from biological, pathogenetical and clinical viewpoints. Also a survey of diagnostical methods and their possibilities in revealing genital infections with specific types of viruses, as well as prognostic analysis of such infections, are presented. Taking into account the importand role of viruses in development malignant disease of the lower genital tract, the article especially analyzed preventive measures of infections, their early detection and therapeutic possibilities. On the basis of researches of numerous authors and on the basis of previous author's work on this problem, modern attitudes about this very current question are presented.

Download full-text PDF

Source

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

papilloma viruses
12
genital infections
8
human papilloma
8
malignant disease
8
disease lower
8
lower genital
8
genital tract
8
genital
6
viruses
5
[human papilloma
4

Similar Publications

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide in females. This occurs primarily due to the infection of high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), although in advanced stages it requires support from host cellular factors. BRN3A is one such host cellular factors, whose expression remains high in cervical cancers and upregulates tumorigenic HPV gene expression.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: It is estimated that more than 80% of people are infected with human papilloma virus (HPV) at some point in their lives. Knowledge about HPV infection and methods of its prevention is important for society as a whole. Medical students as future healthcare workers must be thoroughly informed about HPV infection in order to properly participate in the promotion of its prevention.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) negative oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with worse survival when compared to HPV-positive OPSCC. Primary surgery is one option to intensify therapy in this high-risk group of patients. Unfortunately, the only randomized trial to explore this approach (RTOG 1221) failed to accrue and the role of primary surgery in the treatment of HPV-negative OPSCC remains unanswered.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objectives: The aim of this research was investigating the role of lifestyle, knowledge and health beliefs in performing preventive behaviours against HPV in married women.

Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a significant public health concern in Iran, with a relatively high prevalence in the general female population.

Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional survey among 260 married women working at the university.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Association between body mass index, obesity, and vulvar cancer recurrence.

Int J Gynaecol Obstet

January 2025

Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Objective: The objective of this paper is to study the association between obesity and tumor recurrence in patients with vulvar cancer.

Methods: This is a retrospective study including vulvar cancer patients from 2003 to 2022. Our primary outcome was progression-free survival (PFS) stratified by status of obesity, defined as body mass index (BMI) >30.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!