Papillomavirus Infections in Human Pathology

This is the most up-to-date and comprehensive reference source on papillomavirus-associated human pathology, which examines the molecular biology of the infections and discusses diagnosis and treatment methods.brbrAbundantly illustrated, it covers all aspects of human papillomaviruses from molecular biology and pathogenesis of HPV-associated diseases, as well as natural history and epidemiology, to a detailed study of the role of these viruses as potential etiological agents of a wide spectrum of both benign and malignant human tumours. While the main focus is on HPV infections of the genital tract, lesions of the skin, respiratory tract, the digestive system, the urinary tract and the eye are also covered in detail.brbrWritten by two authors who are internationally renowned for their work, it will be invaluable for both clinicians and researchers working in the fields of gynecology, pathology, sexually transmitted diseases, genito-urinary medicine, oncology, dermatology, otorhinolaryngology, and cancer epidemiology.Historical Overview of Papillomavirus Research.brbrMolecular Biology of Papillomavirus.brbrPathogenesis of HPV Infections.brbrDiagnostic Techniques in HPV Detection.brbrEpidemiology of Genital HPV Infections, CIN and Cervical Cancer.brbrNatural History of Cervical HPV Infections and CIN.brbrEarly Detection of CIN and HPV: Prevention of Cervical Cancer.brbrHPV and Cervical Adenocarcinoma.brbrHPV Infections of the Vulva.brbrHPV Infections of the Vagina.brbrGenital HPV Infections in the Male.brbrHPV Infections in the Urinary Tract.brbrHPV Infections of the Anus.brbrHPV Infections of the Skin.brbrHPV Infections in Children.brbrHPV Infections of the Respiratory Tract.brbrHPV Infections of the Oral Mucosa.brbrHPV Infections of the Oesophagus.brbrHPV and Squamous Cell Tumours of the Ocular Surface Epithelium.brbrHPV Infections in Other Sites and Lesions.brbrImmunology of HPV