Infections of the Genital Tract: Human Papillomavirus-Related Infections

This review explores the molecular biology and epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection; the diseases linked to it; and current prevention strategies, including the potential role of vaccination. There is an urgent need for more data on the incidence and persistence of HPV at the different anatomic sites, the incidence of external genital lesions, and the types of HPV in these lesions.