HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smith, Timothy J.; Mendez, Anthony; Donald, Carrlene; Nagel, Thomas Harold
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 30:Issue 1(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: human papillomavirus -- HPV -- oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma -- vaccine -- sexually transmitted infection -- prevention; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000510985.76167.ed
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect the tonsillar tissues of the oropharynx and is associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. This article provides an overview to guide primary care providers in screening patients for oropharyngeal cancer and making appropriate referrals. The article also reviews available HPV vaccines and immunization adherence rates.