Oropharyngeal carcinoma : a sexually transmitted disease

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

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dc.contributor.author	Van Heerden, Willem Francois Petrus
dc.contributor.author	Van Zyl, Andre W.
dc.date.accessioned	2011-06-13T10:29:04Z
dc.date.available	2011-06-13T10:29:04Z
dc.date.issued	2010-03
dc.description.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.	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	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]	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1726-426X (online)
dc.identifier.issn	1026-9177 (print)
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/16812
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	South African Academy of Family Practice	en_US
dc.rights	© SAAFP	en_US
dc.subject	Human papillomavirus (HPV)	en_US
dc.subject	Oropharyngeal cancer	en_US
dc.subject	Oral sex	en_US
dc.subject	Sexually transmitted disease (STD)	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Throat -- Cancer	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Mouth -- Cancer -- South Africa	en
dc.title	Oropharyngeal carcinoma : a sexually transmitted disease	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US