How To Prevent HPV From Causing Problems "Dr. Mortakis' book is an example of how professional knowledge can be transferred to our families. I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I did."Silvia de Sanjos , MD PhDPresident of the International Papillomavirus SocietyPapillomaviruses are widespread in nature. We are all exposed to them and they are usually benign. However, some of them may cause disease: about 5% of all human cancers are caused by HPV types. That is why a Nobel Prize was awarded for those who demonstrated the association between certain HPV types and cancer of the cervix, and a vaccine to prevent infection by several HPV types has been produced. Welcome as they are, all of these developments have led to confusion and concern. This book, written by Alexander Mortakis, Md, Ph.D., an expert in the field of HPV, addresses these fears. Dr. Mortakis shares, in plain language, everything he has learned through his 30 years of diagnosing and treating patients with HPV in his clinic. It is all about understanding the impact of these viruses and how to prevent, treat, and control them. The information provided is relevant for both men and women, as any sexually active person is susceptible to HPV. Going through the different chapters of this book, you will learn how to prevent HPV from causing problems. The contents of the book are organized in the form of a 311 common questions that many women ask their doctor or themselves; questions that cover a wide spectrum of issues which can cause unnecessary anxiety, fear, and problems in family life if not properly addressed. Read it to relieve yourself of any useless anxiety and correctly protect your health.


Alexander Mortakis was born in Greece in 1955. He graduated from Athens Medical School (University of Athens) and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He received his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Athens and trained at the University of California, San Francisco (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology - Dysplasia Clinic, and Gynecologic Endoscopy Center at UCSF Medical Center). His training focused on Lower Genital Tract Diseases (HPV infection and carcinogenesis in the female genital tract) and gynecological endoscopy (colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy). He has been working in this field ever since. He served as a scientific associate in two University Clinics in Athens, Greece (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Aretaieio Hospital 1988-1990, and Dermatological and Venereological Hospital Andreas Syggros 1990-1998).