What is HPV

Introduction Condyloma acuminata (CA), or genital warts, is one of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) resulting from human papillomavirus (HPV), primarily types 6 and 11, which manifests in the form of cutaneous tissue hyperplasia or mucosal hyperplasia. It has been estimated that the incidence of CA is around 160–289 cases in 100,000 individuals per year worldwide. 1 Based on the data taken from Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta, Indonesia, there were 13.7% cases of anogenital warts. 2 In general, CA treatment aims to eradicate lesions and prevent their recurrence with minimal side effects. Condyloma acuminata can be treated pharmacologically with imiquimod, podophyllotoxin, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), and sinecatechins from green tea leaves and non-pharmacologically by electrosurgical excision, frozen surgery, infrared coagulation, or laser ablation. 3 Coinfection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and CA is commonly observed in patients with low CD4+ levels...

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What is HPV

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