Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccine Research

Dear Colleagues,

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are a large family of widespread, non-enveloped, double-stranded DNA viruses that persistently infect and replicate in differentiated skin and mucosal epithelia. HPV infection is associated with a variety of diseases, including several types of cancer and some autoimmune disorders.

HPV vaccines were developed to prevent infection and subsequent HPV-related diseases. Since the first HPV vaccine was approved in 2006, there are now four HPV vaccines on the drug market. Global HPV vaccination coverage varies by country.

Therefore, this Special Issue focuses on the prevention, epidemiology, and control of HPV infection and HPV vaccine research. We welcome the submission of original research and review manuscripts covering any aspect related to this Special Issue.

We are interested in a broad area of research about HPV infection and HPV vaccine research, which is important and necessary for human health.

Dr. Yao-Min Hung
Guest Editor

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