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Learn About Human Papillomavirus Infection

What is the definition of Human Papillomavirus Infection?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a viral infection contracted through skin to skin contact. HPV is the most common type of sexually transmitted infection (STI). Over 100 different variations of HPV exist, and over 40 of them are transmitted through sexual contact with a person who has HPV. While many HPV infections are harmless, certain strains of the virus may cause genital warts or various cancers.
What are the symptoms of Human Papillomavirus Infection?
The most common symptom of a human papillomavirus infection is warts, particularly in the genital region. Other symptoms of a human papillomavirus infection include itching and redness on the skin surface.
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What are the current treatments for Human Papillomavirus Infection?
Many cases of HPV infections will go away on their own. Although there is no cure for HPV infections, complications can generally be treated. Genital warts can be treated with medication, or specific burning or freezing treatments to remove the growths.
Who are the top Human Papillomavirus Infection Local Doctors?
Elite in Human Papillomavirus Infection
Otolaryngology
Elite in Human Papillomavirus Infection
Otolaryngology
2901 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 201, 
Raleigh, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English

Robert Ferris is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Ferris is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Human Papillomavirus Infection, Salivary Gland Tumors, Thyroidectomy, and Glossectomy.

Kate S. Cuschieri
Elite in Human Papillomavirus Infection
Elite in Human Papillomavirus Infection
51 Little France Crescent, 
Edinburgh, SCT, GB 

Kate Cuschieri practices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Ms. Cuschieri is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Cervical Cancer, Cervical Dysplasia, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

 
 
 
 
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Jesper H. Bonde
Elite in Human Papillomavirus Infection
Elite in Human Papillomavirus Infection
Hvidovre, DK 

Jesper Bonde practices in Hvidovre, Denmark. Mr. Bonde is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Human Papillomavirus Infection. His top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Cervical Cancer, Cervical Dysplasia, Kidney Transplant, and Endoscopy.

What are the latest Human Papillomavirus Infection Clinical Trials?
PREVENT: Practice-based Approaches to Promote HPV Vaccination in the Safety Net - Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

Summary: This study will serve as one of the first to develop and test the effectiveness of strategies to promote HPV vaccination among diverse rural parents and caregivers of children ages 9-17 years in the Mountain West. Once implemented into practice, our intervention could significantly reduce disparities in the burden of HPV-associated cancers among rural populations in the United States. The proposed...

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A Pragmatic Trial on Actions For Collaborative Community Engaged Strategies for HPV

Summary: The present study expands on the investigators' earlier pilot study, outlined in ClinicalTrial ID#: NCT06010108. The Actions for Collaborative Community-Engaged Strategies for HPV (ACCESS-HPV), locally referred to as 4 Girls and Women (4GW) in Nigeria, seek to utilize a participatory crowdsourcing approach to enhance HPV prevention efforts among mother-daughter dyads. Specifically, the investigato...