Vol 50 No. 5
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Author(s):

Tan Kok Kuan, Matthew Tan

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 50 No 5 - Advancing HPV Prevention in Singapore

Publication date:

1 May 2024

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections with about 1 in 3 men infected globally. Men do not develop protective immunity after an infection and consequently remain susceptible to reinfection throughout their lives, serving as a reservoir of infection. While HPV infections may be asymptomatic, persistent HPV infection may lead to the development of genital warts and increase the risk of penile cancer, anal cancer, and oro-pharyngeal cancer in men. 4- and 9-valent HPV vaccines have been approved for use in boys and men in Singapore and are efficacious and safe in preventing HPV infections and HPV-associated diseases.