The Latest Research on Human Papillomavirus
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 939
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cancer
Interests: epidemiology; public health; cancer
Interests: virology; HPV; vaccination; HIV; molecular biology; cervical cancer; medicine; self sampling; vaccine preventable diseases; hepatitis B virus; HIV epidemiology; HIV drug resistance; HPV testing; HPV mRNA; viral STIs; HPV vaccination uptake; cervical cancer screening
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with a wide range of diseases that impose a significant global burden not only on health but also on societies and economies. The virus causes diseases of the anogenital, skin, and oral regions of the body, in addition to other organs. These diseases contribute to high mortality and morbidity rates, with cervical cancer, in particular, being especially prominent in sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, recent HPV research has focused on improving prevention, early detection, improving treatment outcomes, and understanding its role in cancer progression.
Liquid-based cytology and HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer screening have been gaining traction in sub-Saharan Africa, whereas self-sampling for HPV DNA testing is rising as a strategy to improve cervical cancer screening. Furthermore, some studies have focused on whole-genome sequencing, which has allowed researchers to both study integration patterns that are linked to the development of cancer and track viral variants. Nevertheless, more investigations of methods to identify transforming infections in order to improve diagnosis and reduce overtreatment are paramount. Additionally, for the prevention of HPV infection and cervical cancer, an update on the challenges of HPV vaccination, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is of importance in order to meet the WHO’s 2030 goals. Thus, the aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers working on HPV across diverse disciplines to exhibit their latest research and share new insights on HPV research.
We welcome original research manuscripts, method-based articles, and reviews that highlight the latest HPV research across a variety of disciplines.
Prof. Dr. Johannes Paul Bogers
Prof. Dr. Themba G Ginindza
Guest Editors
Dr. Ramokone Lebelo
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- HPV
- molecular biology
- HPV epidemiology
- HPV drug resistance
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