Springer HPV and Cervical Cancer: Achievements in Prevention and Future Prospects

This overview of HPV (human papillomarivus) research, from its discovery to the present day, covers the progression of HPV infection to oncogenesis, explores the effects of HPV vaccination and provides detailed, tested methodologies that are ready for the lab. Review 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 interesting book 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) From the Back Cover HPV infections and their clinical consequences are a major disease burden. This book aims to provide an updated comprehensive summary of the available data in this multidisciplinary field. The different contributing experts, using the most recent information, provide updated in depth reviews on  different aspects of HPV infections. The reader will discover how quickly interesting new data has been generated, not only on the immune-biology of this infection, but also on the more clinical aspects like the diagnostic approaches and techniques, the success of primary and secondary prevention, the follow-up in vaccinated cohorts or individuals, and the various treatment options.     “[Dr. Franco Borruto]… has focused on the prevention of carcinoma of the cervix  and, in particular, HPV vaccination, divulgating in different parts of the world its use in young women. And the result of this enormous labour is this magnificent book, presented here today, edited together with Prof. Marc De Ridder, a famous immunologist of world-wide renown that work in Brussels, Belgium. This work, this book, has involved the collaboration of the world’s leading experts on the issue. I am sure that, in the field of the carcinoma of the cervix prevention, this book will mark a fundamental milestone.” ―Prof. José M. Carrera, President of Matres Mundi, Secretary General of International Academy of Perinatal Medicine