Open AccessHuman papillomavirus-associated cancers: A growing global problem
Author(s) -
Anshuma Bansal,
Mini P. Singh,
Bhavana Rai
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of applied and basic medical research/international journal of applied and basic medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2248-9606
pISSN - 2229-516X
DOI - 10.4103/2229-516x.179027
Subject(s) - cervix , human papillomavirus , medicine , vagina , vulva , oncology , cancer , head and neck , anal cancer , hpv infection , head and neck cancer , cervical cancer , gynecology , pathology , surgery
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is linked with several cancers such as cancer cervix, vagina, vulva, head and neck, anal, and penile carcinomas. Although there is a proven association of HPV with these cancers, questions regarding HPV testing, vaccination, and treatment of HPV-related cancers continue to remain unanswered. The present article provides an overview of the HPV-associated cancers.