HPV infection

Reviews the evidence for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in asymptomatic women.

Explains what HPV is, who can catch it, how you catch it, what happens if you catch it, what kind of treatment there is, and more.

Presents the results of a study to determine the age-specific prevalence of HPV infection and its risk factors in Ontario women.

Provides information on genital infections: bacterial vaginosis, crabs, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, HIV/AIDS, human papilloma virus, molluscum contagiosum, syphilis, trichomonas, and yeast infections.

Evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of detecting precancerous malignant cervical lesions by liquid-based cytology (LBC) and HPV testing, compared to that of Pap smears.

Compares the sensitivity, specificity, and interobserver reliability of conventional cervical smear tests, monolayer cytology, and human papillomavirus testing for screening for cervical cancer.

Studies adults’ knowledge, risk behaviors, and preference for information about human papillomavirus (HPV). Finds that adults seen in a typical family physician’s office have limited knowledge of HPV.