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This book is meant to provide a complete overview of the research of HPV and its connection to cervical cancer.
List of contents
Foreword.- Preface.- The epidemiology of cervical cancer.- Human Papillomavirus And Cervical Cancer: Overview.- Prevention of HPV Associated Diseases in the United States.- Immunogenicity and efficacy of, and most effective and just implementation strategies for human papillomavirus vaccines - an overview.- The Immunobiology Of Human Papillomavirus Associated Oncogenesis.- HPV and Therapeutic Vaccines: Where are we in 2010?.- Infection and cervical cancer: an old fact with a recent solution.- Colposcopic Appearance Of Hpv Infection.- Index.
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This book is meant to provide a complete overview of the research of HPV and its connection to cervical cancer.
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From the reviews:
“This compendium is crammed with information, from the history of how the HPV virus was identified, to the present use of therapeutic HPV vaccines. … it should be every PhD student’s bible. … policymakers may learn a lesson or two about the introduction of vaccination programmes – from the ethics associated with implementing them to the use of herd immunity in tackling lower-income populations. … this book appears to be a must for anyone working in the HPV field.” (C. Loughton, The Biologist, Vol. 60 (5), June-July, 2013)
“This hardbound edition is a multi-author book of thirteen chapters and claims to be a comprehensive summary of the available data in a multidisciplinary field. … I found this interestingbook to read … . It takes into account the epidemiological and oncogenic aspects of the HPV genotypes, the complexity of the clinical spectrum, and the oncogenic potential and treatment-related difficulties associated with some types of HPV.” (Stephen Mortlock, Immunology News, February, 2013)
“This is a well-written and up-to-date account of the history of HPV, its screening, treatment, and prevention. … This is a useful book for all interested and HPV and its pathological sequelae, as well as clinicians caring for individuals with HPV infection. … This is an outstanding book that can serve as a great reference for those interested in HPV. I welcome it to my library.” (David G. Mutch, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2012)
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From the reviews:
"This compendium is crammed with information, from the history of how the HPV virus was identified, to the present use of therapeutic HPV vaccines. ... it should be every PhD student's bible. ... policymakers may learn a lesson or two about the introduction of vaccination programmes - from the ethics associated with implementing them to the use of herd immunity in tackling lower-income populations. ... this book appears to be a must for anyone working in the HPV field." (C. Loughton, The Biologist, Vol. 60 (5), June-July, 2013)
"This hardbound edition is a multi-author book of thirteen chapters and claims to be a comprehensive summary of the available data in a multidisciplinary field. ... I found this interestingbook to read ... . It takes into account the epidemiological and oncogenic aspects of the HPV genotypes, the complexity of the clinical spectrum, and the oncogenic potential and treatment-related difficulties associated with some types of HPV." (Stephen Mortlock, Immunology News, February, 2013)
"This is a well-written and up-to-date account of the history of HPV, its screening, treatment, and prevention. ... This is a useful book for all interested and HPV and its pathological sequelae, as well as clinicians caring for individuals with HPV infection. ... This is an outstanding book that can serve as a great reference for those interested in HPV. I welcome it to my library." (David G. Mutch, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2012)
