HPV Vaccination of Men May Prevent Cervical Cancer in Women

Men with many sexual partners had the highest incidence of oncogenic human papillomavirus infections.

Women develop cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) after infection with oncogenic strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), contracted primarily from men with asymptomatic genital HPV infections. Data suggest that new HPV infections are common in men, especially among those with many previous sexual partners. Investigators prospectively evaluated the incidence of new HPV infection in 1159 U.S., Brazilian, and Mexican men. Most were uncircumcised. Men with penile or anal cancers; previous, known HIV or genital HPV infection; or current penile discharge or burning during urination were excluded. Patients were compensated to improve compliance and follow-up. Examinations were performed 2 weeks before enr…

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Mark V. Dahl, MD

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Consultant / Advisory board Ulthera, Inc.; AuBio LifeSciences, LLC; Paris Therapeutics

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Mark V. Dahl, MD

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Consultant / Advisory board Ulthera, Inc.; AuBio LifeSciences, LLC; Paris Therapeutics

Equity Elorac, Inc.; Makucell, Inc.; Paris Therapeutics

Editorial boards UpToDate

Leadership positions in professional societiesNational Rosacea Society (Chairman, Medical Board)

HPV Vaccination of Men May Prevent Cervical Cancer in Women

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