HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS ASSOCIATED WITH ORAL CANCER AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES: THE ROLE OF VACCINES

L. Ottria, V. Candotto, F. Cura, L. Baggi, C. Arcuri, M. Nardone, R.M. Gaudio, R. Gatto, F. Spadari, F. Carinci

Article ID: 5748
Vol 32, Issue 2S1, 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha5748
Received: 9 May 2018; Accepted: 9 May 2018; Available online: 9 May 2018; Issue release: 9 May 2018

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe the efficacy of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines for preventing oral cancer. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to describe the state of the art about HPV vaccines for preventing oral cancer. The aspects of prevention and control of infection by administering vaccines and the diffusion of sexual education campaigns are discussed also. In recent years there has been a growing interest in HPV in dentistry, suggesting a role of such a family of viruses in the development of oral cancers as well as of the uterine cervix. Even if the mass media have increasingly faced the problem, causing frequent alarming among patients, the dentist therefore needs a complete and up-to-date knowledge of this infectious condition that is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted mucous membrane infections (eg genital, anal and oral). Recent studies about HPV infection are a basic requirement in order to promote the HPV vaccinations and patients health.


Keywords

human papillomavirus;oropharynx carcinoma;sexual transmission;oral infections;anti-HPV vaccines;HPV test


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