Anogenital human papillomavirus infection. Changes in understanding and management

Can Fam Physician. 1994 Jan:40:93-101.

Abstract

Knowledge of the natural history and clinical management of anogenital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is changing rapidly. Consequently, it is important for family physicians to keep current. This article updates the epidemiology, detection, and treatment of HPV-related disease and discusses commonly confused conditions and answers to patients' questions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anus Diseases / diagnosis
  • Anus Diseases / therapy
  • Anus Diseases / virology*
  • Condylomata Acuminata / diagnosis*
  • Condylomata Acuminata / therapy*
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis
  • Genital Diseases, Female / therapy
  • Genital Diseases, Female / virology*
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis
  • Genital Diseases, Male / therapy
  • Genital Diseases, Male / virology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Papillomaviridae*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / therapy*
  • Tumor Virus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Tumor Virus Infections / therapy*