• Insight to human papilloma virus and treatment
  • Shabnam Asiabani,1 Saman Hakimian,2,*
    1. Bachelor of Midwifery Islamic Azad University Masjed Soleiman
    2. M.sc student of Pathogenic Microbes Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch


  • Introduction: Introduction: Human papilloma viruses(HPV) are one of the most dangerous factors of infection and considered the most common sexually transmitted disease among both males and females.they are small, non-enveloped viruses, with a doublestranded circular DNA and a simple structure and are built of only a few genes (six early and two late genes). HPV is a major public health concern with over 180 different genotypes, amongst which 30–40 infect human genitalia. HPV 16 and 18 genotypes cause more than 80 % of cervical cancer . There are different factors that enhance chances of contracting HPV infections. Typically, HPV is transmitted through direct sexual contact or skin-to-skin contact . Pathways for HPV transmission vary across different mucosal sites per individual. They include autoinoculation within one host, direct transmission between individuals (including perinatal transmission and transmission during sexual activity), and indirect transmission through contact with hands.
  • Methods: Material methods: Prevalence of HPV acquisition, persistence, and infection are correlated with sexual behaviour, viral load, anatomical site, local immunity and clearance. With age, the incidence of new infections decreases, while persistence increases.
  • Results: Results: HPV infection can be acquired in utero via the placenta or umbilical cord blood, parentally or through breast milk or during vaginal delivery, at caesarean section. Perinatal transmission of LR-HPV to neonates at birth has been confirmed to be associated with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) development.
  • Conclusion: Conclusion: Our main analysis supported the association of systemic HIV infection, immunosuppressive medications ,smoking ,and young age at first pregnancy,, number of sexual partners with increased risk for worse HPV and cervical disease outcome .
  • Keywords: Human papillomvirus ;Treatment ; Disease ; Ovary