Oropharyngeal carcinoma : a sexually transmitted disease

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Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus
Van Zyl, Andre W.

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South African Academy of Family Practice

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is on the increase and accounts for 18% to 63% of OPC. It occurs mostly in young males with no other identifiable risk factors. The vast majority of HPV-associated OPC is attributable to HPV16. The prognosis of patients with HPV-positive OPC is better than patients with HPV-negative OPC. Oral HPV infection is linked to sexual transmission. The natural history, prevalence and possible risk factors in local communities should be studied to implement appropriate prevention strategies.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV), Oropharyngeal cancer, Oral sex, Sexually transmitted disease (STD)

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Van Heerden, WFP & Van Zyl, AW 2010, 'Oropharyngeal carcinoma : a sexually transmitted disease', South African Family Practice, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 576-578. [http://www.safpj.co.za]