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Human Papillomavirus: A Comprehensive Study

ISBN

9781639272235

Author

Joe Becker

Publisher

American Medical Publishers

Language

English

Publication Year

2021

Category :

Infectious Diseases

Pages

244

Price

$ 162.99

Description

Human papillomavirus or HPV is a viral infection that can cause skin or mucous membrane growths. It can be transmitted from one person to another through sexual intercourse and skin-to-skin contact. HPV infection can cause genital warts, common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts. HPV infection can be diagnosed through tests such as vinegar solution test, pap test and DNA test. It can be treated by cryotherapy, electrocautery, surgical removal, laser surgery, colposcopy, and medications. HPV infection can result in cervical and oral cancer. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in the study of human papillomavirus infections. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of this disease. The book will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.