Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common viral sexually
transmitted infection worldwide, contributing considerably to female
malignancies. HPV is the causative agent of many dermatological and sexually
transmitted illnesses. The most prevalent sexually transmitted disease is HPV
infection, which is usually healed by the immune system. Although most HPV
infections resolve on their own, chronic HPV infection is closely linked to an
increased risk of cervical cancer and genital warts. HPV is linked to more than
90% of cervical malignancies, the fourth most deadly malignancy in women.
Furthermore, HPV is associated with genital and upper aerodigestive tract
cancers, as well as cutaneous and anogenital warts. The aim of the study is to
review different aspects of HPV infection, including its ramifications and
options for improvement. Organized cervical screening programs have proven to
be more effective than opportunistic techniques, consistently reducing cervical
cancer incidence and mortality. Over the last 40 years, affluent countries have
seen significant decreases in these rates, owing primarily to rigorous
cytological screening and vaccine campaigns. Vaccinations are highly successful
in avoiding infections and illnesses caused by certain HPV types in women who
have not previously been exposed to HPV. Despite the effective deployment of
HPV vaccination programs in many countries, problems in prevention and
treatment remain, particularly in developing and low-resource settings. HPV are
DNA viruses that infect skin and mucosal cells. Statistical data from recent
years demonstrate that using HPV vaccines to prevent infection and sickness
caused by specific HPV genotypes is quite successful. Vaccination programs have
been undertaken with great effectiveness in several nations throughout the
world. It is concluded that understanding the prevalence and type distribution
of HPV could help the vaccination program be implemented successfully. In order
to increase awareness of this public health issue, educational health promotion
projects for the general public should be made available.
Author
(s) Details
R. Gopinath
Department of Microbiology, Government Theni Medical College, Theni, Tamil
Nadu-625512, India.
M. Arundadhi
Department of Microbiology, Government Theni Medical College, Theni, Tamil
Nadu-625512, India.
A. Dhanasezhian
Department of Microbiology, Government Theni Medical College, Theni, Tamil
Nadu-625512, India.
G. Sucila Thangam
Department of Microbiology, Government Theni Medical College, Theni, Tamil
Nadu-625512, India.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rpmab/v7/2865
