Abstract
A human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is globally one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted infections of the mucous membranes (genital, anal and oral). Over the last decade, an increasing number of young patients have been infected due to the changes in sexual habits in the general population. The majority of the lesions are benign; however, substantial scientific evidence has suggested a role for the HPV family in the carcinogenesis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). It is proposed that dentists, in addition to ENT specialists, should apply standardized management protocols in order to construct a well-defined pathway in terms of diagnosis, which is based on a PCR diagnostic technique and the management of those lesions.
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Of particular importance are those lesions which are traditionally associated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
In the United States it has been estimated that the prevalence of infection in women aged between 19 and 54 years is approximately 40%, being markedly associated with risk factors related to sexual behaviour [3]; in Europe, the prevalence of cervical
Summary
Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Many authors believe that it is indispensable to share this latter clinical protocol with dentists and ENT doctors in order to construct a not dissimilar pathway of the diagnosis increase in the number of younger patients being exposed to associated this infection
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