Distribution of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Condylomata Acuminata: An Austrian Cohort Study.

INTRODUCTION

Condylomata acuminata are caused by various genotypes of human papilloma viruses (HPV).

METHODS

We assessed the frequency of 33 different HPV DNA types in 49 patients with condylomata acuminata by the polymerase chain reaction technique.

RESULTS

Forty-two percent of the patients were infected with low-risk genotypes, and 21% of the patients tested positive for high-risk genotypes. Multiple infections with low- and high-risk genotypes were detectable in 36% of the patients.

CONCLUSION

As our results are in line with previous large-scale reports, our data might serve as a basis for monitoring the efficacy of HPV vaccination in Austria.