Contents


Preface

In order to effectively contain and combat a virus, one has to understand the natural history of the virus and its microbiology, pathology, immunology, pathogenicity, clinical features, treatment and prevention options, and control measures. Never has this been clearer than now when the world is experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, there are other viruses that must be dealt with as well.

This book is about the highly infective Human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 200 strains of HPV, though only a few, like HPV 16 and HPV 18, are oncogenic. HPV infections can lead to cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus,

Written by authors from across the globe, this book is a comprehensive look at HPV. Chapters cover such topics as the epidemiology of HPV, treatment of the manifestations of HPV, which can include warts on the skin and genitals, diagnosis and management of oral mucosal cancers due to HPV, HPV and pregnancy, and

This book serves as a useful reference for researchers and scientists, guiding them in the objective of eliminating HPV infections and related cancers, especially in

I am grateful to Dr. Rijula Raj, MPT, SRMIST, Chennai, Er. Rixon Raj, ME, MIT, Chennai, and Er. Pavith Raj for their valuable technical inputs. I thank my family Celin Rani and the lovely angel Helena Raj for their concern and care during

the preparation of this book. My special thanks to Ms. Romina Rovan of IntechOpen publishing for her highly efficient management and skillful guidance during my

**Dr. Rajamanickam Rajkumar MD, PhD**

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research - MAHER,

Professor,

Community Medicine,

penis, and oral cavity.

editorship of this book.

developing countries with limited resources.

HPV vaccines.
