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Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection

MedGen UID:
232241
•Concept ID:
C1333810
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonym: Genital Human Papilloma Virus Infection

Definition

Infection of the genitalia by human papillomavirus. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVGenital Human Papillomavirus Infection

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Prevalence and genotype distribution of genital human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers in the world: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Farahmand M, Moghoofei M, Dorost A, Abbasi S, Monavari SH, Kiani SJ, Tavakoli A
BMC Public Health 2020 Sep 25;20(1):1455. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09570-z. PMID: 32977797Free PMC Article
Impact of anti-interleukin-17 treatment on cutaneous and genital human papillomavirus infection.
Brunet-Possenti F, Charpentier C, Collin G, Descamps D, Descamps V
Br J Dermatol 2018 Nov;179(5):1179-1180. Epub 2018 Jul 26 doi: 10.1111/bjd.16799. PMID: 29777619
Genital human papillomavirus infection. Management strategies.
Krebs HB
Clin Obstet Gynecol 1989 Mar;32(1):200-13. PMID: 2544338

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Association of endometriosis with genital human papillomavirus infection in US women: a national population-based study.
Hong YS, Park J, Kim H
Sci Rep 2023 May 17;13(1):8020. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-35153-0. PMID: 37198431Free PMC Article
Natural Acquired Immunity Against Subsequent Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Beachler DC, Jenkins G, Safaeian M, Kreimer AR, Wentzensen N
J Infect Dis 2016 May 1;213(9):1444-54. Epub 2015 Dec 21 doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiv753. PMID: 26690341Free PMC Article
Genital human papillomavirus infection.
Lowy DR, Kirnbauer R, Schiller JT
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1994 Mar 29;91(7):2436-40. doi: 10.1073/pnas.91.7.2436. PMID: 8146136Free PMC Article
Clinical manifestations and natural history of genital human papillomavirus infection.
Campion MJ
Dermatol Clin 1991 Apr;9(2):235-49. PMID: 1647903
Clinical manifestations and natural history of genital human papillomavirus infection.
Campion MJ
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 1987 Jun;14(2):363-88. PMID: 2829075

Diagnosis

Association of endometriosis with genital human papillomavirus infection in US women: a national population-based study.
Hong YS, Park J, Kim H
Sci Rep 2023 May 17;13(1):8020. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-35153-0. PMID: 37198431Free PMC Article
Genital human papillomavirus infection.
Dunne EF, Markowitz LE
Clin Infect Dis 2006 Sep 1;43(5):624-9. Epub 2006 Jul 26 doi: 10.1086/505982. PMID: 16886157
PCR for the detection of genital human papillomavirus infection: a mixed blessing.
Young LS, Tierney RJ, Ellis JR, Winter H, Woodman CB
Ann Med 1992 Jun;24(3):215-9. doi: 10.3109/07853899209147825. PMID: 1320898
Clinical manifestations and natural history of genital human papillomavirus infection.
Campion MJ
Dermatol Clin 1991 Apr;9(2):235-49. PMID: 1647903
Genital human papillomavirus infection in adolescents.
Biro FM, Hillard PA
Med Clin North Am 1990 Sep;74(5):1235-49. doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30513-2. PMID: 2167414

Therapy

Worldwide burden of genital human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wu J, Ding C, Liu X, Zhou Y, Tian G, Lan L, Chen C, Yan D, Huang C, Fu X, Li L, Yang S
Int J Epidemiol 2021 May 17;50(2):527-537. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyaa289. PMID: 33517415
Directionality of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection Transmission Within Heterosexual Couples: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Balaji R, MacCosham A, Williams K, El-Zein M, Franco EL
J Infect Dis 2020 Nov 9;222(11):1928-1937. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa302. PMID: 32492710Free PMC Article
Natural Acquired Immunity Against Subsequent Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Beachler DC, Jenkins G, Safaeian M, Kreimer AR, Wentzensen N
J Infect Dis 2016 May 1;213(9):1444-54. Epub 2015 Dec 21 doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiv753. PMID: 26690341Free PMC Article
Association of genital human papillomavirus infection with HIV acquisition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lissouba P, Van de Perre P, Auvert B
Sex Transm Infect 2013 Aug;89(5):350-6. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050346. PMID: 23761216Free PMC Article
US study finds that consistent condom use protects against genital human papillomavirus infection.
Savage EJ, Lowndes CM
Euro Surveill 2006 Jul 13;11(7):E060713.3. doi: 10.2807/esw.11.28.03001-en. PMID: 16966761

Prognosis

Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection Progression to External Genital Lesions: The HIM Study.
Sudenga SL, Ingles DJ, Pierce Campbell CM, Lin HY, Fulp WJ, Messina JL, Stoler MH, Abrahamsen M, Villa LL, Lazcano-Ponce E, Giuliano AR
Eur Urol 2016 Jan;69(1):166-73. Epub 2015 Jun 6 doi: 10.1016/j.eururo.2015.05.032. PMID: 26051441Free PMC Article
Association of genital human papillomavirus infection with HIV acquisition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lissouba P, Van de Perre P, Auvert B
Sex Transm Infect 2013 Aug;89(5):350-6. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050346. PMID: 23761216Free PMC Article
The spectrum of genital human papillomavirus infection among men attending a Swedish sexually-transmitted infections clinic: human papillomavirus typing and clinical presentation of histopathologically benign lesions.
Wikström A, Vassilaki I, Hedblad MA, Syrjänen S
Acta Derm Venereol 2013 Mar 27;93(2):223-7. doi: 10.2340/00015555-1375. PMID: 22688658
US study finds that consistent condom use protects against genital human papillomavirus infection.
Savage EJ, Lowndes CM
Euro Surveill 2006 Jul 13;11(7):E060713.3. doi: 10.2807/esw.11.28.03001-en. PMID: 16966761
Genital human papillomavirus infection in men.
Partridge JM, Koutsky LA
Lancet Infect Dis 2006 Jan;6(1):21-31. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(05)70323-6. PMID: 16377531

Clinical prediction guides

Association of endometriosis with genital human papillomavirus infection in US women: a national population-based study.
Hong YS, Park J, Kim H
Sci Rep 2023 May 17;13(1):8020. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-35153-0. PMID: 37198431Free PMC Article
Oral-genital human papillomavirus infection in Polish couples: frequent detection of HPV 42.
Kiwerska K, Jozefiak A, Markowska J, Kedzia W, Jackowska J, Wierzbicka M
BMC Infect Dis 2019 Feb 6;19(1):122. doi: 10.1186/s12879-018-3645-0. PMID: 30727957Free PMC Article
Natural Acquired Immunity Against Subsequent Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Beachler DC, Jenkins G, Safaeian M, Kreimer AR, Wentzensen N
J Infect Dis 2016 May 1;213(9):1444-54. Epub 2015 Dec 21 doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiv753. PMID: 26690341Free PMC Article
Association of genital human papillomavirus infection with HIV acquisition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lissouba P, Van de Perre P, Auvert B
Sex Transm Infect 2013 Aug;89(5):350-6. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050346. PMID: 23761216Free PMC Article
Genital human papillomavirus infection in men.
Partridge JM, Koutsky LA
Lancet Infect Dis 2006 Jan;6(1):21-31. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(05)70323-6. PMID: 16377531

Recent systematic reviews

Worldwide burden of genital human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wu J, Ding C, Liu X, Zhou Y, Tian G, Lan L, Chen C, Yan D, Huang C, Fu X, Li L, Yang S
Int J Epidemiol 2021 May 17;50(2):527-537. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyaa289. PMID: 33517415
Directionality of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection Transmission Within Heterosexual Couples: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Balaji R, MacCosham A, Williams K, El-Zein M, Franco EL
J Infect Dis 2020 Nov 9;222(11):1928-1937. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa302. PMID: 32492710Free PMC Article
Patterns of incident genital human papillomavirus infection in women: A literature review and meta-analysis.
Wheeler BS, Rositch AF, Poole C, Taylor SM, Smith JS
Int J STD AIDS 2019 Nov;30(13):1246-1256. Epub 2019 Oct 22 doi: 10.1177/0956462418824441. PMID: 31640474
Natural Acquired Immunity Against Subsequent Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Beachler DC, Jenkins G, Safaeian M, Kreimer AR, Wentzensen N
J Infect Dis 2016 May 1;213(9):1444-54. Epub 2015 Dec 21 doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiv753. PMID: 26690341Free PMC Article
Association of genital human papillomavirus infection with HIV acquisition: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lissouba P, Van de Perre P, Auvert B
Sex Transm Infect 2013 Aug;89(5):350-6. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050346. PMID: 23761216Free PMC Article

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