human papilloma virus Flashcards
1
Q
transmittion
A
sexual contact or by direct skin contact
2
Q
morphology
A
naked virus with DNA genome
3
Q
clinical consequences
A
cutaneous papillomas
genital papillomas
cancer
4
Q
low-risk type
A
genital warts
5
Q
high-risk types
A
cervical cellular changes
cervical cancer and other types of cancers including penile cancer
6
Q
condyloma acuminata
A
genital cauliflower-like warts
7
Q
what types of HPV account for 70% of cervical cancer
A
16 and 18
8
Q
pap smear and HPV test
A
screens for abnormal changes in cervical cells
PCR
9
Q
prevention
A
subunit vaccine
* protects 9 types of HPV
