Complications of Human Papillomavirus

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Complications list for Human Papillomavirus:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Human Papillomavirus includes:

Cervical cancer
Genital cancer
Vulvar cancer
Anal cancer
Penis cancer
Childbirth difficulties (see Birth symptoms) - sometimes warts in the vagina can cause problems.
Laryngeal papillomatosis - rarely a newborn child may get warts in the throat obstructing breathing; requires urgent attention.

Complications and sequelae of Human Papillomavirus from the Diseases Database include:

Source: Diseases Database

Complications of Human Papillomavirus:

HPV: DSTD (Excerpt)

All types of HPV can cause mild Pap smear abnormalities that do not have serious consequences. Approximately 10 of the 30 identified genital HPV types can lead, in rare cases, to development of cervical cancer. Research has shown that for most (90%) women, cervical HPV infection becomes undetectable within two years; only a small proportion have persistent infection. Persistent infection with certain types of HPV is the key risk factor for cervical cancer.

A Pap smear can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells on the cervix. Frequent Pap smears and careful medical followup, with treatment if necessary, can help ensure that pre-cancerous cells in the cervix caused by HPV infection do not develop into life-threatening cervical cancer. The Pap test used in U.S. cervical cancer screening programs is responsible for greatly reducing deaths from cervical cancer. The American Cancer Society estimated that about 12,800 women in the United States were diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in 2000. In 2001, approximately 4,600 women will die from cervical cancer. (Source: excerpt from HPV: DSTD)

Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)

Some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. Others, however, cause cervical cancer and also are associated with vulvar cancer, anal cancer, and cancer of the penis (a rare cancer). (Source: excerpt from Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)

Human Papillomavirus Symptoms: Book Excerpts

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About complications:

Complications of Human Papillomavirus are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Human Papillomavirus. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Human Papillomavirus and complications of Human Papillomavirus is unclear or arbitrary.