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Human Papilloma Virus: A Comprehensive Review

Shreya Veggalam, Venkataramana Kandi*, Srikar Reddy Vummenthala

Department of Microbiology Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is among several Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) viruses that can infect humans. HPV is a tumorigenic virus associated with carcinoma of the cervix in females. Additionally, HPV was found to be involved in the development of oropharyngeal and anogenital cancers. Cervical cancer is the second most predominant cancer resulting in death among women worldwide. Despite the availability of an approved vaccine, there is little awareness about the vaccine that could be administered to prevent HPV-associated cancers. HPV has been causing trouble in the lives of millions of women globally. The majority of HPV-associated cancers remain unrecognized due to the lack of specific symptoms. Additionally, women who are infected at an early age develop symptoms after decades, thereby complicating the treatment and contributing to the worsening of disease outcomes. HPV appears in several hundreds of serotypes with some of them being primarily responsible for most of the disease-causing complications including cancer. It is high time for the Indian government and other administrations, especially those belonging to developing and underdeveloped countries, throughout the world to consider the implementation of the HPV vaccination. Besides, it is extremely important to enforce preventive screening of women for cervical cancer at regular intervals since early diagnosis enables initiation of treatment and minimizes morbidity and mortality. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the epidemiology, pathogenicity, complications, diagnosis, management, and prevention of HPV-associated diseases including cancer.

Keywords: Human Papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, women, vaccination, preventive screening, cancer, carcinoma, HPV vaccination, epidemiology, pathogenesis

Received December 05, 2023; Revised January 08, 2024; Accepted January 15, 2024

Citation: Shreya Veggalam, Venkataramana Kandi, Srikar Reddy Vummenthala, Human Papilloma Virus: A Comprehensive Review. American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, 12 (1). 9-15. January 2024. doi:10.12691/ajidm-12-1-2

1. Introduction

Infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) results in sexually transmitted diseases [1]. HPV is a small double-stranded Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and non-enveloped virus belonging to the family of Papillomaviridae. The papillomaviruses are further classified into various genera that include Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omikron, and Pi-type papillomaviruses [2]. A vast majority of adults get exposed to this virus during their initial years of sexually active life. Additionally, a majority of HPV infections resolve without any complications. However, some HPV infections can result in diseases including cancer, especially among women. HPV infections can be of two types including infections following low-risk (LR) and high-risk (HR) exposures. The low-risk HPV infections result in the development of warty lesions in the anogenital regions and oral cavity. Alternatively, the HR infections result in cancers [3]. Although any individual can get exposed to the virus at any point of time in life, the most vulnerable population to getting HPV infection are sex workers. HPV-associated oropharyngeal and anogenital cancers are very common among men, and women predominantly develop cervical cancer. There are over 200 HPV genotypes wherein LR types are responsible for asymptomatic infections and mild diseases [1]. Infections with HR HPV types result in cancers. The prevalence of HPV is notably higher among women and cervical cancer is the most common cancer caused by the virus. The virus also infects the male population. In males, HPV infections may result in genital warts, oropharyngeal cancers, anogenital cancers, and plantar warts [4]. HPV is one of the most important reasons for microbial infection-related cancers and five percent of cancers all over the world are predominantly caused by HPV. Among the hundreds of HPV serotypes, approximately 80% of cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV 16 serotype [4,5]. Being a sexually transmitted disease, HPV spreads along with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Additionally, HPV infections among HIV-infected individuals result in rapid disease progression and the development of cancer [6].

HPV infection-related cancers have been noted to be the most common ones in developing countries [7]. The awareness about HPV infection among females is very poor in India due to a lack of publicity on the potential complications including the development of cervical cancer [8]. Despite HPV being a cause of cervical cancer, the available literature suggests other factors like multiparity, early sexual activity in life, use of hormonal contraceptives, and tobacco consumption among others could also be associated with the development of HPV infection-related cancers [9,10]. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the epidemiology, pathogenicity, complications, diagnosis, management, and prevention of HPV-associated diseases including cancer.

2. Review

2.1. Epidemiology

HPV is one of the most prevalent viruses throughout the world and it accounts for more than 90% of cervical cancers [11]. In 2018, 91% of global HPV-related cancers in women were cervical cancers [12]. More than 25% of women including both healthy and unhealthy populations were identified as HPV carriers [11]. India accounts for one-third of the global burden of cervical cancer [13,14]. The incidence of HPV viral infection among the general population is very high. The highest rates of HPV infection are found in women of reproductive age under 25 years. The HR HPV types are 16, 18, 52, 31, and 58. The LR HPV types like 6 and 11 can cause genital warts [15,16]. The HR HPV types have a greater potential to cause carcinogenesis than the other types discovered. Most commonly, sexually active men and women would encounter the virus at any point in their lives. The infection mainly sets in during early adulthood. It is estimated that more than 10% of the population between ages 15 to 25 years has an active infection of HPV. About 90% of HPV resolves on its own within two years provided the immunity of the individual is good [17].

Since the virus remains in a person's body for a long period without manifestations, they can be potential carriers of the disease and transmit HPV to others. In the United States, 27,000 cases of HPV-related cervical cancer deaths are reported to occur every year. According to WHO, about 84 % of HPV cases present as cervical cancers among women. More than 500,000 new cervical cancer cases are being diagnosed each year globally. This indicates that HPV infection is a major health issue and needs large-scale interventions to stop the spread and prevent the disease [18]. In India, the age-related incidence and mortality rate of HPV was reported as 14.7 and 9.2 per 100,000 people, respectively [19]. India is among the most populated countries and a disease like HPV can easily spread among people. Nearly 90% of HPV infection-related deaths in 2018 occurred in low- and middle-income countries [20].

The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed a strategy named Global Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination. This aims to eliminate HPV and its complications by implementing various measures that include wide range coverage of vaccination, providing better screening to women, and initiating appropriate treatment to minimize the complications [21].

3. Pathogenesis

The infection of HPV occurs via the shredding of mucosa over the cervix. The layers of the mucosa above the basement membrane are sloughed off following HPV infection. Due to this, the basement membrane surface proteins like the Heparan Sulphate Proteoglycans (HSP) get exposed to the virus [22]. The capsid proteins like the L1 proteins recognize the HSP proteins on the cells of the basement membrane. The capsid proteins bind to HSPs on the surface of host cells. This triggers a conformational change in the cells of the basement membrane. The virus enters the cell and the viral genome replicates in the basal keratinocytes [22]. The virus replicates in the host cell producing daughter viruses. Along with the dividing host cells the virus also spreads along the basement membrane infecting the other cells using the host cells’ resources. The virus replication does not kill the host cells as noticed in the lytic cycle of replication as observed in some other viruses. The assembly of the viral particles replicated in the host cells occurs in the upper layers of the epithelium. The squamous layer is then shed off leading to the spread of the virus.

Mechanisms behind HPV infection and cancer

The HPV initially causes epithelial abrasion following primary infection that generally occurs through sexual contact. Later, the basement membrane is denuded or exposed allowing the virus to bind to the cells. HPV binds to the HSPs on the surface of basal keratinocytes through the L1 capsid proteins present on the capsid of the virus. This brings about conformational changes in the capsid proteins which will lead to the exposure of a minor subunit protein L2 and the entry of the virus into the host cell. The HPV genome replicates in the host cell, producing oncoproteins like E1, E2, E4, E5, E6, and E7. Each of these proteins function uniquely wherein the E1 protein authorizes the replication of virus DNA, E2 enforces controlled viral RNA splicing shifts from early to late polyadenylation sites, and E6 induces proteasomal degradation of Protein 53 (p53), blocks its activity and other pro-apoptotic factors, and promotes telomerase activity. The E7 protein overcomes restriction points of the cell cycle which allows the proliferation of the virus to occur without causing cell death. The HPV escapes the immune response since the replication occurs in the upper layer of keratinocytes, where there is less access to immunity. The newly synthesized viruses infect the neighboring keratinocytes, and the process continues. Among the LR-type HPV, the oncoproteins including E6 and E7 are not manufactured, and therefore, such strains of HPV cause mild dysplasia of the epithelium of the cervix and do not have the potential to cause cancer. However, the HR-type HPV synthesizes E6 and E7 proteins that potentially possess tumorigenic abilities and infection with such strains can lead to disease progression and the development of cancer [23,24,25,26]. A diagrammatic representation of HPV pathogenesis is depicted in Figure Figure 1.

Figure 1. Mechanisms of Human Papilloma Virus pathogenesis resulting in cancer

4. Complications

The main symptoms of the disease are post-coital vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and sometimes pain during sex. The vaccines are developed with the HPV capsid proteins, which act as the antigens. Following the vaccination, which is administered intramuscularly, immunologic responses are generated, thereby activating the immune system and producing the antibodies.

About 10 % of women with an active HPV infection with the HR types are prone to develop cervical cancer throughout their lives. The severity of the infection lies in the symptoms it causes like bleeding per vagina irregularly, irrespective of the menstrual cycle. Pain in the lower abdomen and irregular bleeding are the most commonly reported symptoms. HPV causes cervical cancers and pre-cancerous lesions related to the vulva, anus, oropharynx, tonsils, and plantar warts, and wart-like lesions mainly on the body's mucosal surfaces. Some studies reveal a correlation between anal cancers and HPV infection along with HIV co-infection [27]. Usually, most of the people infected with HPV do not develop serious complications but the infection may result in cancerous changes when the immunity of the individual is compromised. Studies reveal that most women infected with HPV do not even know that they got infected by the virus since the infection can be asymptomatic [28]. When the infection is superimposed with conditions like Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), the complications could be severe [29].

Approximately, it takes around 15-20 years to develop cervical cancer in women infected with HPV [21,30]. Among immunocompromised individuals, the duration from infection to the development of cancer is less. Most of the cancers are diagnosed at a later stage of the disease due to the unavailability of timely screening or due to a lack of awareness of the infection. Such cases have a lesser survival rate as the disease progresses further wherein the initiation of treatment becomes too late for better outcomes [31]. Cervical cancers are graded based on the CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), and most of the cases are diagnosed at the CIN+3 stage due to so many factors, some of which have been discussed in the earlier paragraphs [32]. Not all HPV infections are oncogenic, and most lesions like plantar warts are non-oncogenic and subside without any medical support/treatment.

Among males, the infection can be asymptomatic and resolve on its own, but some cases may result in complications like genital warts, plantar warts, oropharyngeal cancers, etc. HPV infection generally subsides on its own within two years of infection among immunocompetent individuals. The complications set in only when the infected person is immunologically deficient/compromised [33].

5. Management

There is no cure for HPV infections. However, a few antiviral medications available targeting HPV are known to produce little effect on the virus [34]. The infection of HPV results in warts or benign growths of abnormal tissue on the body's mucosal/skin surfaces in both men and women. In women, cervical cancer is the most frequent sequelae. The treatment plan includes surgical resection of the tumor. Treatment can change depending on the clinical presentation of the patient, the extent of disease spread, the stage of the tumor, etc. Radiotherapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and chemotherapy can be part of the treatment modalities [35]. The management, sometimes, depends solely on surgical excision of the potential tumor [36]. However, there can be chances of recurrence in the future. In developed countries, the pap (Papanicolaou test) screening technique proved unsatisfactory. Nevertheless, in India, routine screening of women for cervical cancer is carried out via pap smear. Additionally, this process appears to be cumbersome and requires huge manpower [9].

6. Screening

Proper screening of warts or cancerous lesions can be done either by tissue biopsy or molecular conformation regarding HPV infection. In the case of cervical lesions, a pap smear is preferred as a screening test, which can be confirmed by molecular diagnostic tests like Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). A pap smear screening test is useful for early detection, diagnosis, and to get a better insight into the patient's condition, and for starting an appropriate treatment modality and predicting the outcome of HPV infection [7,37]. After confirmation by laboratory investigations, the lesions are surgically excised and removed appropriately depending on the dissemination/spread of cancer. For a developing nation like India, a pap smear and HPV DNA testing are suggested as the diagnostic approach towards HPV detection [38,39]. There is a need to educate the general population regarding the benefits of regular screening for HPV infection [40,41].

7. Prevention

Since HPV is most commonly transmitted through sexual routes, discouraging sexual intercourse with multiple partners can decrease the risk of infection. Employing barrier methods during sex like using condoms can help reduce the risk but not completely protect people from getting exposed to the virus. Condoms aid in contraception but can’t prevent infection as the genitals are not fully covered. The barrier methods provide protection only to a lesser extent as the infection can also be transmitted by exposed mucosal surfaces where the condoms do not essentially provide coverage.

Because cervical cancers are caused by HPV infections, vaccines against the virus can be a huge defense against infection. Several vaccines available in the market specifically target the HR types of HPV like 16,18 etc [22]. Only six vaccines are certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) and these are marketed and are ready for use among the general population [30]. Vaccines are primarily manufactured based on the capsid proteins of the virus including the L1 capsid proteins [42]. Because there is a high incidence of HR-type HPV infections among people, vaccines targeted against them can provide good protection. The vaccines are effective in preventing the complications of the disease. The recommended age for vaccination is 15 to 25 years because at this age most females begin their sexual lives. The recommended vaccine dosage for women is two doses pre-puberty or around puberty age (11-12 years). HPV vaccines are not indicated for girls above the pubertal age or those who have already indulged in sexual activities [15].

The Ministry of Health in India has taken up HPV infection as a challenge and is creating awareness programs to educate people within the country regarding the availability and implementation of vaccination [43]. Merging the HPV vaccination with the ongoing immunization schedule is important at this point [44]. Medical colleges should include HPV vaccination in the curriculum of MBBS courses so that students get awareness regarding the disease and its complications [45].

HPV vaccination may be ineffective in individuals who cross the age of 25 years or after they become sexually active in their course of life. Education regarding vaccination, its effectiveness, strategies, and proper implementation methods for healthcare workers (HCWs) is important. This is because HCWs should be able to educate the need for vaccination to all the women [7]. Vaccinating women should be considered as a better strategy by the governments to control and prevent the disease. Additionally, vaccinating men can be helpful to prevent non-cervical cancer-related complications including lesions, and decrease the burden of the disease in the population as men can act as potential carriers [46]. There are different types of vaccines available against HPV infections including bivalent, quadrivalent, and nine-valent vaccines. A majority of these vaccines target cancer-causing serotypes of HPV. Additionally, all the vaccines available appear to have moderate levels of efficacy and produce mild adverse events following vaccination [12] [47,48,49,50,51]. The details of the currently available six different types of HPV vaccines approved for human use and their details can be found in Table Table 1.

Table 1. Details of the currently available Human Papillomavirus vaccines

8. Factors Influencing HPV Vaccination

It is a fact that HPV-associated diseases including cancers are not curable but are vaccine-preventable. This suggests that vaccines can prevent the incidence of the disease. Therefore, extensive vaccination drives targeting prepuberty teenage girls and boys can be taken up so that they don’t grow up to become carriers of the disease and do not suffer from the complications of infections. Governments must ensure people do not unnecessarily suffer from vaccine-preventable diseases. Moreover, the lack of fundamental statistics regarding the infection burden due to poor government interventions is a major setback that needs to be urgently addressed [52].

The high cost of manufacturing the vaccine can lead pharmaceutical companies to raise the costs of the vaccines to the public. The expensive vaccines are not affordable by a majority of the population in a setting like India and other poor and developing countries where the cost of vaccines becomes a massive disadvantage [9,53]. According to 2022 estimates by the World Bank, India's rural population is about 64.13% [54]. Moreover, the rural population tends to suffer from sexually transmitted infections due to illiteracy, ignorance, unprotected intercourse/sex, multiparity, etc. In countries that fall under the low-income group or if the majority of the population is not able to afford the vaccine, interventions have to be made by the government, non-government organizations (NGOs), and other organizations to make sure the vaccine is given to the public at a lower/affordable cost.

Though the disease manifests in women at a late period of life in the form of cervical cancer, it must be understood that it is often caused by a virus that enters the body at a very young age. So, getting vaccinated even before the encounter with the virus would be the most effective prevention method. In India with a population of 1.4 billion people, a majority of them being illiterate, HPV can spread easily.

Some studies reveal that parents are unwilling to vaccinate their children against HPV as they are not sure of its efficacy and are worried about the complications of the vaccines as they are newly discovered [55]. Mothers could face difficulties in educating their young girls regarding unprotected sexual intercourse with boys and the importance of getting vaccinated. This is because the age of vaccinating the girls is about prepubertal age wherein they are not mature enough to understand the problem [56]. Usually, girls around that age are not aware of proper sexual behaviors and about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There is a stigma that these vaccines are ineffective or there would be complications following vaccination. Proper awareness drives all around the world educating people regarding the importance of HPV vaccination would help in overcoming the stigma associated with the vaccination [57].

There is very little awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the HPV vaccination despite its efficacy being high in preventing disease complications and cancerous lesions [58,59]. Some studies reveal that less than half of the female population is aware of pap smear and HPV virus and about 75% of the females are showing a willingness to get vaccinated against HPV [60]. There is a need to educate the HCWs first alongside creating awareness among the general population. The govt of India’s National Health Mission includes a project named ARSH (Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health), which targets the adolescent population to bring awareness about their changing bodies, sexual activities, and awareness of STIs and preventive vaccinations [61,62].

9. Conclusions

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer after breast cancer among women. HPV infection predisposes women to cervical cancer. Since there is no specific pharmacotherapeutic agent developed yet for the treatment of HPV infections, vaccination remains the only strategic intervention to prevent the infection and related consequences including cancer. Additionally, HPV infection could go unnoticed for several long years before resulting in cancer. The government of India and other administrations throughout the world are advised to include HPV vaccination in their national immunization schedules. Moreover, vaccination should be made mandatory for all girls and boys before they reach puberty. Since the HPV vaccines pass through various clinical trials before being approved for marketing, the public should be adequately educated about the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. Additionally, people should be advised to avoid the social stigma associated with vaccination among women. It is essential to devise a global strategy to eliminate the burden of HPV-associated cancers which can save the lives of millions of people.

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