Authors: Diane M. Harper and Karen B. Williams Abstract: Approaches for cervical cancer prevention are changing. Screening still remains the most effective method for cervical cancer prevention. Guidelines are moving to an older group of women to be screened less frequently with combinations of technologies that include biomarkers and cytology. HPV vaccination is an appropriate option for […]
HPV: Non-sexual means of transmission
Non sexual means Abstract Aim: There is strong evidence to suggest vertical and horizontal modes of transmission of human papilloma virus (HPV), an established etiologic agent of cervical cancer. Infants, children, and adults can acquire both high-risk and low-risk infections by birth or by close contact even though HPV is mainly transmitted sexually. A thorough […]
Immunological studies of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with CNS symptoms after human papillomavirus vaccination
Immunological studies of cerebrospinal fluid from patients with CNS symptoms after human papillomavirus vaccination Highlights •32 patients with prolonged CNS symptoms after HPV vaccination were studied. •CSF levels of IL-4, IL-13, IL-17, IL-8 and MCP-1 were elevated. •CSF levels of PDGF-bb and IL-12 were decreased. •Antibodies to GluN2B-NT2, GluN2B-CT and GluN1-NT in CSF were increased. […]
Transvaginal ultrasound probe contamination by the human papillomavirus in the emergency department.
Transvaginal contamination Ma ST, et al. Emerg Med J. 2013. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine if human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA can be detected on the transvaginal sonography (TVS) probe in the emergency department (ED) and whether the current barrier method plus disinfection can prevent HPV contamination of the TVS probe. METHODS: This was a two-part cross-sectional […]
Severe somatoform and dysautonomic syndromes after HPV vaccination: case series and review of literature
Somatoform and Sysautonomic Syndromes Authors: Beniamino Palmieri; Dimitri Poddighe; Maria Vadalà; Carmen Laurino; Carla Carnovale; Emilio Clementi Abstract: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is recognized as a major cause for cervical cancer among women worldwide. Two HPV vaccines are currently available: Gardasil® and Cervarix®. Both vaccines enclose viral antigenic proteins, but differ as to the biological systems of culture and the adjuvant components. Recently, a collection […]
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