Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Emory University School of Medicine
Dr. Ault is both clinician and researcher. He interests lie in women's health and infectious disease. He is an expert in sexually transmitted diseases, including the human papillomavirus (HPV), the cause of cervical cancer. In this interview Dr. Ault addresses HPV infection, cervical cancer, cervical cancer vaccines and more.
Interview Questions
About Dr. Ault
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6sec
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How did you get into HPV research?
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54sec
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How is cervical cancer different from other cancers?
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2min
36sec
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What are the characteristics of HPV?
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32sec
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How does HPV spread so easily?
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32sec
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How prevalent is the HPV infection?
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40sec
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How is HPV transmitted?
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20sec
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How can an HPV infection affect newborn babies?
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34sec
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What are the symptoms of an HPV infection?
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34sec
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How does HPV cause cancer?
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41sec
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Does HPV cause any cancers other than cervical cancer?
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40sec
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How is the HPV infection detected?
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34sec
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What are the different types of HPV?
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36sec
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How can people reduce their risk of contracting HPV?
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52sec
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How easily can HPV be traced?
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23sec
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How are the HPV infection and pre-cancerous cells diagnosed?
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1min
14sec
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Is there an HPV test for men?
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16sec
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How are HPV and pap tests used to detect cervical cancer?
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48sec
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What treatments are available for the symptoms of HPV?
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50sec
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How useful is the pap test in preventing cervical cancer?
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39sec
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Is there an HPV vaccine available?
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28sec
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How does the HPV vaccine work?
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23sec
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Who is eligible to get the HPV vaccine?
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1min
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Should people receive the HPV vaccine?
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52sec
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What are the biggest challenges faced by the vaccine?
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1min
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What are some promising areas in oncology research?
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41sec
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What is the outlook for the HPV vaccine?
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1min
11sec
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What is a pap test?
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50sec
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Does the HPV vaccine actually prevent cervical cancer?
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36sec
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Is the HPV vaccine safe to use?
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2min
2sec
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