Human papilloma viruses and genital neoplasias

The article deals with the problem of genital infections caused by human papilloma viruses, and their possible influence on oncogenic process. Also a review of earlier examinations of malignant disease in the lower genital tract and the risk faktors that contribute to its genesis, is given. Potential role of human papilloma viruses, that has been recently pointed out, is processed from the aspect of their frequency in genital neoplasias and from biological, pathogenetical and clinical viewpoints. Also a survey of diagnostical methods and their possibilities in revealing genital infections with specific types of viruses, as well as prognostic analysis of such infections, are presented. Taking into account the importand role of viruses in development malignant disease of the lower genital tract, the article especially analyzed preventive measures of infections, their early detection and therapeutic possibilities. On the basis of researches of numerous authors and on the basis of previous author's work on this problem, modern attitudes about this very current question are presented.