Human papilloma virus (HPV)

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection that affects the epithelial cells, causing irregular multiplying. According to the oncogenic potential, i the ability to cause cancer, HPV is divided into low and high risk groups. In women, who are diagnosed with cervical cancer, 99 percent. cases determined and prevalence of high-risk virus. Meanwhile, the low-risk group of viruses that cause genital warts, which, while not malicious, often cause discomfort and significantly worsens the quality of life.
Due to the high accuracy and performance of simplicity, the HPV test along with oncocytological smear, modern gynecology plays a key role in the diagnosis of early-stage cervical cancer.
Along with oncocytological smear test is recommended as a screening for cervical cancer for all women from 30 to 65 years of age, and in some cases, younger women, gynecological algorithms.

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