Resolution of recurrent perianal condylomata acuminata by topical cidofovir in patients with HIV infection

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2001 Nov;15(6):568-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1468-3083.2001.00288.x.

Abstract

Anogenital condylomata acuminata are the most frequent clinical manifestation of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Association between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and HPV infections is frequent (range: 26-60% in males). Topical cidofovir (a nucleotide analogue antiviral drug active against a broad range of DNA viruses) is a potential treatment for anogenital warts in immunocompromised patients. We treated three HIV-infected patients with HPV perianal condylomas with topical 1% cidofovir in flexible collodion once a day for 2 weeks. The treatment resulted in complete clearance of the HPV lesions. The patients experienced mild transient erythema without any other side-effects. None of the patients relapsed during the 10-14-month follow-up period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
  • Administration, Topical
  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Cidofovir
  • Condylomata Acuminata / diagnosis
  • Condylomata Acuminata / drug therapy*
  • Cytosine / administration & dosage*
  • Cytosine / analogs & derivatives
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Organophosphonates*
  • Organophosphorus Compounds / administration & dosage*
  • Recurrence
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Viral / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Organophosphonates
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Cytosine
  • Cidofovir