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Human papilloma virus
dsDNA
polyhedral capsid
nonenveloped |
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direct contact
vertical transmission possible |
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infection, 1-6 month incubation, warts
or
infection, ~10 year incubation, cervical cell dysplasia and cancer |
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cervical epithelium
external genitalia |
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intracellular pathogen
provirus |
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expression of E6 and E7 HPV proteins
binds to and inhibits tumor suppressor host proteins
causes disruption of normal cell cycle |
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warts - clinical signs
cancer - pap smear analysis |
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local destructive approaches
freezing, lasers, topical cytotoxic compounds |
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abstinence
monogamy
vaccination |
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delay initiation of sexual intercourse
reduce number of sex partners
select partners with fewer partners |
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