1st Edition

Human Papillomavirus Infections in Dermatovenereology

By Gerd Gross, Geo von Krogh Copyright 1997
    458 Pages
    by CRC Press

    Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer. Human Papillomavirus Infections in Dermatovenereology pulls together the diverse disciplines of clinical, molecular biological, socio epidemiological, and immunological research to bridge the gap between the clinical aspects and basic biology of HPV. This volume provides a much-needed overview of the scientific and clinical data of HPV and HPV-associated diseases, exploring opinions on current therapies and diagnostic methods. It critically reviews the most frequently used molecular biologic methods, evaluating their potential in HPV detection. Specialists in dermatology, genitourinary medicine, gynecology, urology, as well as pathologists, microbiologists, epidemiologists, and virologists will appreciate this timely examination of the ubiquitous pathogen, HPV.

    Historical Overview
    Historical Overview, J.D. Oriel
    Virology and Basic Biology
    Molecular Biology of HPV and Mechanisms of Keratinocyte Transformation, P. Fuchs and H. Pfister
    The Nonhuman (Animal) Papillomaviruses: Host Range, Epitope Conservation, and Molecular Diversity, J.P. Sundberg, M. van Ranst, R.D. Burk, and A.B. Jenson
    Classification of the Human Papillomaviruses Based on Their Molecular Evolutionary Relationship, M. van Ranst, R. Tachezy, H. Delius, and R.D. Burk
    Epidemiology and Modes of Transmission
    Epidemiology and Modes of Transmission, D.A. Shoultz, L.A. Koutsky, and D. Galloway
    Natural History and Association to Cancer
    HPV Types in Human Disease, E.-M. de Villiers
    Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Skin, E.-I. Grussendorf-Conen
    Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis as a Model for HPV-Related Oncogenesis, S. Majewski, S. Jablonska, and G. Orth
    Condyloma Acuminatum and Other HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Genitoanal Area, K.J. Syrjänen
    HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Airways and Esophagus: Epidemiology and Malignant Potential, S. Syrjänen
    Immunological Modulation
    The Regulatory Influence of Immunological Host Responses, J. Malejczyk, S. Majewski, and S. Jablonska
    HPV-Related Disease in Immunosuppressed Individuals, J. Palefsky
    Clinical Presentation and Evaluation
    Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Skin: Gross Morphology and Histology, G. Gross and S. Jablonska
    Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Genitoanal Area in Adults, G. von Krogh, G. Gross, and R. Barrasso
    Warts and HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Genitoanal Area in Children, S. Obalek, S. Jablonska, and G. Orth
    HPV-Related Squamous Cell Tumors of the Airways and Esophagus: Clinical Presentation, S. Syrjänen
    Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis, H.K. Kashima, B.G. Leventhal, K.V. Shah, and P. Mounts
    Cytology and Histology, A. Meisels
    Detection of Genital Human Papillomavirus Infection and Possible Clinical Implications, J.M.M. Walboomers, M.V. Jacobs, J.W. van Oostveen, A.J.C. van den Brule, P.J.F. Snijders, and C.J.L.M. Meijer
    The Current Role of HPV Serology, L. Gissmann
    Therapy
    Skin Warts, G. Gross
    Genitoanal Lesions, G. Gross, G. von Krogh, and
    R. Barrasso
    Prospects for Vaccination, J. Dillner
    Index

    Biography

    Gerd Gross, Geo von Krogh