This content is machine translated Cervical Cancer The HPV vaccination – a success story Human papilloma viruses have long been known to be the main cause of cervical cancer. They are among the most common sexually transmitted pathogens. But there is protection against it:…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Infectiology Update human papillomaviruses Human papillomaviruses are sexually transmitted and are responsible for the development of various cancers in the genital area, especially cervical cancer. Vaccination can protect against infection with important types of…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Warts Diverse treatment options at a glance Skin lesions caused by HPV viruses are usually benign lesions that manifest cutaneously or mucocutaneously. The risk of infection is high. Mechanisms of action include tissue destruction by physical or…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gynecology Update Refresher Vulvar cancer – where do we stand today? Detection of precancerous lesions is important in light of rising incidence rates of vulvar cancer internationally. There is a need to catch up especially in the area of HPV-negative lesions.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Screening cervical cancer Cytological screening, HPV test or both? Primary screening for cervical cancer has changed worldwide in recent years. New recommendations are also being developed in Switzerland. The most important prerequisite for success remains participation in the screening…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated STDs Genital warts Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. Approximately 90% are caused by the low-risk HPV types 6…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Vulvar carcinoma Vulvar carcinoma requires multidisciplinary collaboration Vulvar carcinoma is a rather rare carcinoma. Here, too, prevention is better than therapy. In the case of a conspicuous vulvar finding, the entire vulva should always be carefully examined…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Genital precancerous lesions Human papillomaviruses as the most important risk factor In cases of chronic genital symptoms and exclusion of infectious causes, early biopsies should be taken to exclude genital precancerous lesions. Lichen sclerosus should be considered a facultative precancerous condition.…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Radiochemotherapy as therapy of choice Anal carcinoma: diagnostics and current treatment concepts Risk factors for anal carcinoma include female sex, human papillomavirus infections, promiscuity/anal intercourse, smoking, and immunosuppression (e.g., HIV infection). If there are abnormal findings on inspection, palpation, and/or anoscopy, the…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Swiss Derma Day STI – new insights and old wisdom On the first day of the Swiss Derma Day congress in Lucerne, the focus was on sexually transmitted diseases. A differentiated insight into the epidemiology and the possibilities of diagnosis…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Gynecology How to proceed with dysplasia? Women with known immunosuppression should receive annual cervical screening. When cervical screening is performed, the perianal, vulvar, and vaginal areas should also be inspected. The use of a screening procedure…
