Oropharyngeal carcinoma : a sexually transmitted disease

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

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Oropharyngeal carcinoma : a sexually transmitted disease

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

URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/16812

Date: 2010-03

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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