HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS - ORAL INFECTION –A REVIEW

Abstract

Human papilloma virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection and persistent HPV is associated with high risk of cervical cancer, genital warts and also oral mucosa. The benign clinical manifestation of HPV infection are oral papilloma / condyloma and focal epithelial hyperplasia. The association between Human papilloma virus [HPV] types and oral lesions have been shown in many studies. The purpose of the study is to highlight the persistent infection of HPV ( which tend to become malignant), transmission of HPV, oral signs and symptoms of infection and their treatment.