![]() |
||||
![]() |
||||
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that sometimes causes genital warts but in many cases infects people without causing noticeable symptoms. Concern about HPV has increased in recent years after studies showed that some types of HPV infection cause cervical cancer. HPV is likely the most common STD among young, sexually active people and is of increasing public health importance. At any one time, an estimated 20 million people in the United States have genital HPV infections that can be transmitted to others. Every year, more than 6 million people acquire a genital HPV infection. While there is no way to know for sure if HPV is increasing, there are no signs of a significant decline. With improved testing technology, researchers have been able to get a much clearer picture of the true extent of HPV in certain groups in recent years, and the infection is even more common than originally believed.
Most HPV infections appear to be temporary and are probably cleared up by the body’s immune system. One study in college students showed that in 91 percent of women with new HPV infections, HPV became undetectable within two years (Ho, 1998). However, reactivation or reinfection is possible. Persistent cervical infection with certain types of HPV is the single most important risk factor for cervical cancer. HPV type 16 accounts for more than 50 percent of cervical cancers and high-grade dysplasia—abnormal cell growth. HPV type 16, along with types 18, 31, and 45 account for 80 percent of cervical cancers (Bosch, 1995; Shah, 1997).
The vaccination process includes a series of shots and is recommended by the CDC particularly for 11-12 year-old girls. It is recommended that girls get vaccinated before they become sexually active, which is the reason for the young age recommendation. The HPV vaccine is called Gardasil. You need to contact your insurance company to see if they cover all three shots required for the full vaccination.
< Facts About HPV | STD Prevention > If you think you may have a sexually transmitted disease, you should see a physician immediately to be properly diagnosed and treated. You should not try to diagnose or treat symptoms on your own.
All
Online Dating Magazine content, including the content on this page, Do you agree or disagree with this
article? Have
|
||||
blog comments powered by Disqus
Privacy Statement | Code of Ethics Statement
Bookmark Online Dating Magazine at Del.icio.us
>View Online Dating Magazine Singles Travel Adventures<
Online Dating | News | Columns | Features | Dating
Services | Niche
Dating
Online
Dating Directory | Dating
Humor | Quick
Tip Articles | Online
Dating Industry
Industry History | Online Dating
Reviews | Reader
Reviews | Dating Videos | Book
/ DVD Reviews
Reader
Letters | Self Improvement | Experiences | Newsletter | Interviews
Top
10 Lists | STD
Info Center | About
Us | Advertise
Media Center | FAQ | Search | Contact | Dating Promotions
Dating Cartoons | Dating Jokes | Funny Dating Videos | Dating Games
Online Dating Magazine Needs Your Help!
All
content on this Website is ©copyright by Online
Dating Magazine. All Rights Reserved. The content
on this site may not be reused or republished.
Are
you an online dating site Webmaster? If so...
If
you are looking for free dating content you can republish,
click here