Papillomavirus infections in human pathology

This textbook-type monograph is intended to provide a comprehensive survey on the molecular, immunology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical appearance, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of the full spectrum of HPV infections in the human body.

Historical Overview of Papillomavirus Research.

Molecular Biology of Papillomavirus.

Pathogenesis of HPV Infections.

Diagnostic Techniques in HPV Detection.

Epidemiology of Genital HPV Infections, CIN and Cervical Cancer.

Natural History of Cervical HPV Infections and CIN.

Early Detection of CIN and HPV: Prevention of Cervical Cancer.

HPV and Cervical Adenocarcinoma.

HPV Infections of the Vulva.

HPV Infections of the Vagina.

Genital HPV Infections in the Male.

HPV Infections in the Urinary Tract.

HPV Infections of the Anus.

HPV Infections of the Skin.

HPV Infections in Children.

HPV Infections of the Respiratory Tract.

HPV Infections of the Oral Mucosa.

HPV Infections of the Oesophagus.

HPV and Squamous Cell Tumours of the Ocular Surface Epithelium.

HPV Infections in Other Sites and Lesions.

Immunology of HPV Infections and Prospects for Vaccination.

References.

Index.