Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
The present cross-sectional study aims to assess the prevalence and type distribution of oral HPV infection in PAP-test-positive women aged ≥18 years. The means used in the present study will be the use of anamnestic questionnaires and exfoliative cytology tests at predetermined oral mucosal sites (lingual belly and dorsum, palate, and buccal mucosa).
The present cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the prevalence and distribution of the type of oral HPV infection in PAP-test positive women.
aged ≥18 years. Sociodemographic and anamnestic data will be collected by questionnaire administration. Data collected will be age, marital status, number of sexual partners, HPV vaccination, oral sex, contraceptive use, systemic diseases, smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.. Next, patients will undergo oral cavity inspection and exfoliative cytology testing at predetermined oral mucosal sites (lingual belly and dorsum, palate, and buccal mucosa).
Sample taken sent for cytological analysis to determine the presence of viral DNAand possible typing.
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence and type of oral HPV infection in PAP-test positive patients | Evaluation of the prevalence and type of oral HPV infection in PAP-test positive patients by objective examination of the oral cavity and performance of exfoliative cytology tests at oral mucosal sites predetermined (lingual belly and dorsum, palate, and buccal mucosa). The data will then be processed through the appropriate statistical examinations. | 1 Month |
| To assess whether there are any factors that may or may not promote the occurrence of oral HPV lesions in PAP-test positive patients, | To assess whether there are any factors that may or may not promote the occurrence of oral HPV lesions in PAP-test positive patients, such as sociodemographic characteristics, diabetes, smoking, alcohol, HPV vaccination, etc. The data collected are as follows:
the following collected data will then be processed by statistical association surveys and uni and multivariate regression analyses. | 1 Month |
Not provided
Not provided
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Not provided
Not provided
Women older than 18 years of age who are PAP-test positive.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaetano Isola | Contact | 0953785652 | gaetano.isola@unict.it | |
| Rosalia Leonardi | Contact | rleonard@unict.it |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gaetano Isola | University of Catania | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOU Policlinico G. Rodolico | Recruiting | Catania | 95124 | Italy |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D030361 | Papillomavirus Infections |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015229 | Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral |
| D012749 | Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
| D003141 | Communicable Diseases |
| D007239 | Infections |
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Not provided
Cytological sampling of oral mucosa cells in order to identify possible genetic material (DNA) of HPV. The tubes with the biological sample to be processed are labeled with the patient's master data. The material should be stored at +4°C or room temperature for no more than 3 weeks.
| D004266 | DNA Virus Infections |
| D014777 | Virus Diseases |
| D014412 | Tumor Virus Infections |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D020969 | Disease Attributes |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |