HPV - The Human Papillomavirus
Monday November 24, 2003
The HPV Cervical Cancer Connection
Twenty-four million Americans may have the human papillomavirus (HPV), yet more than 76 percent of women in the United States have never heard of this sexually transmitted virus which causes at least 93 percent of all cervical cancers.
Twenty-four million Americans may have the human papillomavirus (HPV), yet more than 76 percent of women in the United States have never heard of this sexually transmitted virus which causes at least 93 percent of all cervical cancers.
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yeah, HPV is the high contagious virus. It spreads through skin to skin contact with infected area during sexual intercourse.
It is reported wearing condom is not 100% effeciency against HPV since it is impossible to cover all the lesion area.
Study shows there are almost 100 strains of HPV. Some are high risky associated with cancer. Two type are associated with 70% cervical cancer, the other two links to 90% genital warts.
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This is a really well-written and informative article on HPV. I did find it difficult to find where to comment though once I was in the body of the article and had to break the back button to get back to the comment option
Are there any HPV support groups online? I am 23, work full time for a non profit. I was diagnosed yesterday and it is all hitting me. I’m going in for a colposcopy within the next few weeks. I have a low number of people who I’ve been with whom all four were tested and clean. So we thought. I’m confused and angry that this had happened. I just want to connect positively with others.