Human papillomavirus—better known as HPV—can infect anyone who’s sexually active. It doesn’t care who you are, how old you are, or what your sexual orientation may be. The best way to guard against HPV or any sexually transmitted infection is to know the facts. In this essential volume, readers will learn how this virus works and that certain strains of it can lead to genital warts and even cancer if not detected early enough. Through accessible text and informative sidebars, readers will discover what safety precautions they can take, what treatments could be helpful, and how the HPV vaccine is saving lives.

Written with the busy practice in mind, this book delivers clinically focused, evidence-based gynecology guidance in a quick-reference format. It explores etiology, screening, tests, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of gynecologic health issues. The coverage includes the full range of gynecologic malignancies, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, infectious diseases, urogynecologic problems, gynecologic concerns in children and adolescents, and surgical interventions including minimally invasive surgical procedures. Information is easy to find and absorb owing to the extensive use of full-color diagrams, algorithms, and illustrations. The new edition has been expanded to include aspects of gynecology important in international and resource-poor settings.

Over recent years there has been considerable interest in Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the genitals. Not only are genital warts the commonest sexually transmitted infections, but treatment and control of these infections have proved difficult and HPV has been implicated in the causation of a number of anogenital tract tumours including cervical, vulval, penile and anal cancer. Major advances in molecular biology and anti-viral chemotherapy in the last decade have revolutionizedunderstanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of virus-associated diseases and the potential for producing effective immunisation. Infections with human papillomavirus are no exception. Genital Warts is an essential resource for all those concerned with this complex clinical problem and its sequelae.

HPV is one of the most common—and yet most widely misunderstood—sexually transmitted infections. Based on the premise that knowledge is power, this informative text presents readers with the facts about human papillomavirus, genital warts, and the types of cancer that certain strands of HPV can cause. The science behind the virus and its transmission are fully detailed alongside a discussion of prevention, screenings, and diagnosis. The pros and cons of vaccination and various forms of treatment are presented without bias, along with opinions from medical experts and testimonials from real patients. Armed with facts, readers can take control over their sexual health.

Discusses infectious diseases by major clinical syndrome, specific etiologic organism, and by host characteristics for patients who are compromised.