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Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology (CEOG) is published by IMR Press from Volume 47 Issue 1 (2020). Previous articles were published by another publisher on a subscription basis, and they are hosted by IMR Press on imrpress.com as a courtesy and upon agreement with S.O.G.

Review
Human papilloma virus in adolescence
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1 Division of Pediatric-Adolescent Gynecology and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens (Greece)
Clin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2008, 35(4), 252–254;
Published: 10 December 2008
Abstract

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most widespread sexually transmitted diseases especially in adolescence. The majority of the infections are self-sustained by the immune system. However, HPV may lead to genital warts, cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer. Sexually active adolescent females should be encouraged to obtain gynecologic screening for HPV and be well informed about HPV and the risks associated with this infection. All the efforts are now focused on the vaccines that are being developed to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with HPV infection if administered in time.
Keywords
HPV infection
Adolescence
Teenager
Cervical lesions
Prevention
Treatment
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