Human Papillomavirus Infection during Pregnancy and Childhood: A Comprehensive Review.
Microorganisms
; 10(10)2022 Sep 28.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36296208
ABSTRACT
Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease worldwide, is the causative agent for several genital and oropharyngeal cancers and a suspected agent for many malignancies. HPV is associated with several adverse health outcomes during pregnancy. Infants are also at risk of HPV infection via different transmission routes vertically from an infected mother and horizontally through sexual or non-sexual contact with infected individuals. Several HPV manifestations have been identified during childhood, ranging from common skin infections to severe complications such as juvenile recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, manifestations, and treatment strategies of HPV infection during pregnancy and childhood. Moreover, we underline the role of vaccination in preventing complications.
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MEDLINE
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En
Journal:
Microorganisms
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Iran