What is HPV? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a direct contact sexually-transmitted agent. There are roughly 150 known types of HPV.1 Between 2012 and 2016, an estimated 34,800 HPV-related cancers occurred annually in the United States.1  The human papillomavirus can cause warts in the genital area, respiratory tract, and even on the hands and feet.1,2 […]

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In a recent study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers gained insight into HPV vaccine coverage among teenagers. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted viral infection. There are over 100 varieties of HPV and it is considered to be the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is contracted via sexual contact; […]

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In a recent study, Lei and colleagues establish differential cervical cancer survival based on HPV status. Cervical cancer is a major cause of death for women across the world. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is known to cause cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination programs have dramatically reduced the incidence of cervical cancer in younger women. However, […]

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A new study based in the UK used a mathematical model to determine whether the HPV vaccine will reduce the number of cervical screenings required. Human papilloma virus (HPV) can lead to the development of cervical cancer. In particular, patients with HPV types 16 and 18 are known to be at a high risk of […]

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Researchers evaluate the impact of HPV vaccination on morbidity and mortality in Italian women.  The dangers of HPV The human papillomavirus (HPV) is involved in the development of cancers of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus, head, and neck, as well as nonmalignant anogenital warts and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Cervical cancer is most well-known to be […]

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