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human papillomavirus
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human papillomavirus

Virus responsible for the common wart. It is one of a group of viruses implicated in tumour formation and is believed to play an important part in triggering cervical cancer that is the second most common cancer worldwide; it is also linked with cancer of the anus, which is very rare. Vaccines are being developed against HPV. A vaccine that protects from certain strains of HPV believed to cause the majority of cervical cancers became available in 2006.

From April 2007, the Australian government began offering this vaccine free of charge to all women aged 12 to 26.
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1) Infection with the HPV virus is an important cofactor in cervical cancer, but very few people infected with HPV will ever get cervical cancer.
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Cervical Bleeding after Pap test; regular intercourse; excessive gynecologic exams; vaginal discharge; screening for HPV virus abnormal bleeding (when appropriate) between periods.
Gynecologic cancers: the basics by National Women's Health Report
If the HPV virus is detected, researchers say the woman should see a gynecologist for further tests and possible treatment.
NEW CERVICAL-CANCER TEST CAUSING CONCERN by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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