Burden of HPV infection in the United States: NHANES (1999-2012).

1607 Background: Human Papilloma Viruses (HPVs) are a group of over 150 viruses. When certain types of HPV persist, benign tumors such as warts or papillomas can result. Other persistent HPV infections can play a role in causing cancer of the cervix, penis, anus, vagina, vulva, and oropharynx. National population-based surveys of HPV infection provide estimates of population-specific prevalence, trend, and determinants to identify the burden of HPV. Determining the burden of HPV infection is crucial for future public health efforts. Methods: We looked at prevalence of HPV infections, both by DNA (females only) and oral testing (females and males) in the US from 1999-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to obtain a representative sample of the US non-institutionalized civilian population. NHANES performs in-person interviews and physical examinations and collects biological samples at homes and at mobile examination centers. We provided epidemiology of HPV infection and its types ...