Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC
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Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among sexually active couples. Its annual incidence is approximately 5.5 million. Overall, an estimated 75% of sexually active men and women have been exposed to HPV at some point in their lives. ⋯ Similar results to those obtained with the quadrivalent HPV vaccine have been reported with the bivalent vaccine. It is expected to be released in June next year. Evaluation of the HPV vaccine efficiency in preventing dysplasia and cancer has been recommended as a globally accepted endpoint for population based studies.
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Acta Dermatovenerol Croat · Jan 2006
Case ReportsPyoderma gangrenosum associated with ulcerative colitis.
We report the case of a 45-year old man with non-healing ulcers located on his chest, lumbal, sacral, retroauricular areas and forehead. Both clinical and histopathological examinations suggested pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). For six months the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis was established. ⋯ Azathioprine, together with two pulse doses of glucocorticosteroids and antibiotics, were administered. He was scheduled for a total colectomy. The management of PG continues to be a therapeutic challenge.