Title of article
Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of HPV Ocular Surface Infections
Author/Authors
Kalogeropoulos, Chris D. University of Ioannina - Department of Ophthalmology, Ocular Inflammation Service, Greece , Moschos, Marilita M. University of Athens - Department of Ophthalmology, Greece
From page
31
To page
35
Abstract
More than 100 different mucosal types of human papillomavirus (HPV) have been identified. The existence of different HPV types at different sites of the human body was recognized in the late 1960s. Human papillomavirus infection is considered the most common sexually transmitted disease and can infect the ocular surface, as well (1-3). The mode of transmission of HPV infection to the conjunctiva in adults is considered autoinoculation from contaminated fingers in the majority of cases.
Keywords
HPV Ocular Surface Infections , Diagnosis , Treatment
Journal title
Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation Ophthalmology
Journal title
Medical Hypothesis, Discovery & Innovation Ophthalmology
Record number
2568402
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