Human Papillomavirus Infections in Dermatovenereology

Gerd Gross, Geo von Krogh

Historical Overview: Historical Overview. Virology and Basic Biology: Molecular Biology of HPV and Mechanisms of Keratinocyte Transformation. The Nonhuman (Animal) Papillomaviruses: Host Range, Epitope Conservation, and Molecular Diversity. Classification of the Human Papillomaviruses Based on Their Molecular Evolutionary Relationship. Epidemiology and Modes of Transmission: Epidemiology and Modes of Transmission. Natural History and Association to Cancer: HPV Types in Human Disease. Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Skin. Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis as a Model for HPV-Related Oncogenesis. Condyloma Acuminatum and Other HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Genitoanal Area. HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Airways and Esophagus: Epidemiology and Malignant Potential. Immunological Modulation: The Regulatory Influence of Immunological Host Responses. HPV-Related Disease in Immunosuppressed Individuals. Clinical Presentation and Evaluation: Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Skin: Gross Morphology and Histology. Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Genitoanal Area in Adults. Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Genitoanal Area in Children. HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Airways and Esophagus: Clinical Presentation. Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis. Cytology and Histology. Detection of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection and Possible Clinical Implications. The Current Role of HPV Serology. Therapy: Skin Warts. Genitoanal Lesions. Prospects for Vaccination. Index.

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