Human papillomavirus and related diseases - from bench to bedside : : research aspects.

Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women worldwide, and infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been identified as the causal agent for this condition. The natural history of cervical cancer is characterized by slow disease progression, rendering the condition, in essen...

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Place / Publishing House:[Place of publication not identified] : : IntechOpen,, 2012.
©2012
Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
Physical Description:1 online resource (422 pages)
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Other title:Human papillomavirus and related diseases - from bench to bedside
Summary:Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women worldwide, and infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been identified as the causal agent for this condition. The natural history of cervical cancer is characterized by slow disease progression, rendering the condition, in essence, preventable and even treatable when diagnosed in early stages. Pap smear and the recently introduced prophylactic vaccines are the most prominent prevention options, but despite the availability of these primary and secondary screening tools, the global burden of disease is unfortunately still very high. This book will focus on epidemiological and fundamental research aspects in the area of HPV, and it will update those working in this fast-progressing field with the latest information.
ISBN:9535167251
Hierarchical level:Monograph