جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه "hpv infection" در نشریات گروه "پزشکی"

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection, especially among sexually active individuals.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HPV infection among males and females in Southern Iran. Although previous studies have explored HPV prevalence in various provinces across Iran, this research is unique as the first to examine a four-type sample within this region.

This cross-sectional study involved a sample of residents from Southern Iran, comprising 82 females (71.9%) and 32 males (28.1%), aged between 13 and 74 years, most of whom were sexually active. The main focus of the research was to investigate HPV infection across various anatomical sites in both healthy women and those with external genital warts (eGW).

The anatomical sites assessed included the oral, anal, vaginal, and urinary areas. Out of the total sample, 79 individuals (69.3%) tested positive for HPV. Within this group, 65 individuals (81.3%) were from the eGW group, while 14 individuals (41.2%) belonged to the normal population. A statistically significant difference (P ≤ 0.1) was observed in the prevalence of HPV in oral samples between the two groups. In the eGW group, 61 participants were positive for low-risk HPV (LR-HPV) genotypes, and 4 tested positive for HPV-18. Among the normal population, 14 individuals tested positive for LR-HPV genotypes. Notably, a higher proportion of positive HPV results—approximately 29%—was identified in anal and urinary samples compared to vaginal samples from females in the normal population.

Significant differences in HPV prevalence were noted between individuals with eGW and those in the normal population. Overall, the prevalence of HPV among eGW individuals was approximately twice that of the normal population across the four anatomical sites. Further research is warranted to better understand the association between HPV infection, eGW, and various sociodemographic factors.

Oral papilloma is benign lesion while there is concern about high-risk types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) for cancer.

The patient was a 30-year-old woman who presented to the School of Dentistry, Semnan University of Medical Sciences for orthodontic treatment. Intraoral examinations revealed a prominent white papule on the tip of the tongue. Histopathologic exanimation revealed the proliferation of hyper keratinized stratified squamous epithelium arranged in projections with fibrovascular connective tissue cores, cell irregularity with hyperchromatic nucleus and koilocytes within the epithelium which confirmed the diagnosis of squamous papilloma (SP) with mild to moderate dysplasia. The patient was instructed to take care of the sexual behaviors and the injection of Gardasil vaccine was recommended. A month later, there was no evidence of a lesion.

Though SPs are common lesions in the oral cavity, occurrence of dysplasia on SPs on the anterior part of the mouth is rare. Surgical removal supplemented by administration of Gardasil vaccine can be the treatment of choice in these cases. The significance of close attention to the oral lesions and consultation with an Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine Specialist is highly recommended in order to accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most globally-prevalent sexually-transmitteddisease. Many stresses experienced by the patients after their disease is diagnosed affect the diseaseprogression, and these problems and consequences demonstrate the importance of the support for thepatients. The present research was conducted to explore the perception and experience of support inpatients diagnosed with HPV.

In this qualitative study, 24 participants (17 patients, 2 spouses of these patients, and 5health service providers), selected using purposeful and snowballing sampling from April 2019 toMarch 2020, underwent an inductive content analysis conducted in dermatology clinic of ShahidFaghihi hospital, Shiraz, Iran. The data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews,all of which were recorded and transcribed. The data were analyzed in MAXQDA 2018 until datasaturation was reached.

The patients aged 19-50 years old were married in 14 of the cases and their majority had genitalor anal warts. Their level of education ranged from junior high school to an MSc degree. Perceivedsupportive paradox emerged as the main theme which consisted of 2 categories of supportiveness andlack of support.

The present findings showed many challenges for the patients in the face of contradictorybehaviors by their relatives and health service providers. Integrated systems are required to develop inorder to promote the understanding of health service providers of HPV and counsel the patients to takeappropriate strategies and, therefore, eliminate their confusion and reduce their anxiety.