Facts About HPV Infections HPV infection can lead to condyloma (genital warts), cervical cancer, penile cancer, colorectal cancer, and cancer almond 80% of sexually active will in their lives have had an HPV infection HPV is sexually transmitted The vast majority of infections disappear all by itself and causes no illness or symptoms One can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and genital warts by vaccinating girls against HPV Boys are not currently under the vaccination program What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. There are over 100 different types of HPV virus. Some HPV types can cause genital warts, other HPV virus can cause cell changes on the cervix and HPV is also instrumental in the development of […]
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HPV Vaccination
Facts In South Africa offered vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for free as part of the childhood immunization program Vaccination can reduce the number of cervical cancer cases The vaccine be given to girls before they become sexually active The offer is voluntary Free vaccination Vaccination against human papiloma ‘HPV vaccination’ is offered girls in the age of 12 as part of the regular childhood immunization program to protect against cervical cancer. Vaccination is done by the GP. Offer applies to girls over the age of 12, and vaccinations should be completed before she is 18 years old. The vaccine It is estimated that the vaccine protects against 70% of cervical cancer cases. HPV vaccination does not protect against all cervical cancers. […]
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Facts About Genital Warts Genital warts (condyloma) is a sexsygdom, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) 70-80% of sexually active people will eventually be infected with HPV It is infection with HPV, even if you have no genital warts Condoms prevent to some extent genital warts (where condom covers) HPV vaccination protects against the development of genital warts and the best: if administered before sexual debut or at a low number of lifetime sexual partners The vaccine is not included in the childhood immunization program Treatment of genital warts is often long-lasting and are divided into: home care (creams that inhibit the growth of wart) clinic-based treatments (eg, freezing and laser) What is genital warts (warts)? Genital warts are pedunculated or […]
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Facts Cervical Cancer and HPV Cervical cancer is deleted from the lower part of the uterus and is due to infection with HPV virus Treatment for cervical cancer are surgery or radiation therapy in more advanced cases Cervical cancer can be prevented by HPV vaccination, forming part of the national vaccination programme Precursors to cervical cancer (cell change) is detected by a cell sample from the cervix (smear examination) Treatment of precursors reduces the risk of developing cancer What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the cervix. The cervix is called the uterine cervix in technical language, and the lower part of the uterus, which connects the vagina with the uterus. The bottom of the cervix […]
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