Human papillomavirus in adolescents: Lessons learned from decades of evaluation. Issue 2 (2nd September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jayasinghe, Yasmin L; Moore, Elya E; Tabrizi, Sepehr N; Grover, Sonia R; Garland, Suzanne M
• Is Part Of: Journal of paediatrics and child health. Volume 49:Issue 2(2013:Feb.)
• Page Start: 99
• Page End: 104
• Publication Date: 2011-09-02
• Subjects: Children -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02073.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1034-4810

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Knowledge regarding the natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its clinical sequelae in adolescents has increased significantly over the last decade; as a result, there have been world‐wide recommendations for less aggressive Pap screening and management of cervical dysplasias in young women. It is important that adolescent health providers understand these issues, as knowledge of HPV and its sequelae in the Australian community is limited, despite the introduction of a national immunisation programme. Parents and young women have expressed a desire for further information to make informed choices. This paper reviews the natural history of HPV infection in adolescents and the evidence behind new conservative guidelines for cervical screening, plus prophylactic vaccination in young women.</p> </abstract>