6. STIs: Human papilloma virus (HPV)

Question 1

what are the commonest STI diagnosed at GUM clinics throughout the UK?

Answer 1

genital warts caused by HPV

Question 2

how many types of HPV have been described?

Answer 2

more than 100 HPV types

Question 3

do the majority of infected individuals develop warts?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

what is a complication of HPV?

Answer 4

unsightly and difficult to treat

Question 5

what is the main concern with HPV?

Answer 5

HPV has a strong association of certain high risk types of cervical carcinoma

Question 6

generic treatment of STIs?

Answer 6

multiple infections are common, so patients with 1 infection should be screened for a number of other infections

Question 7

why should patients be screened for a number of other infections?

Answer 7

many infections are asymptomatic or only became symptomatic later in the cause of the disease

Question 8

what is usually initiated on the initial patient visit to GUM?

Answer 8

antibiotic therapy

Question 9

how do you ensure compliance are utilised?

Answer 9

regimes are present