The Facts About Human Papillomavirus
The Facts About Human Papillomavirus
3162 words, 11 pages. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is recognized as the major cause of cervical cancer, a disease that kills more than 200,000 women around the world each year. The virus infects the skin and mucous membranes. While it is very common, fewer than 20 of the 100 types of HPV are considered to be at a high risk for the development of cancer. Approximately 20 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and another 6.2 million people become newly infected each year. At least 50% of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. You cannot see HPV. Most people who become infected with HPV do not even know they have it.
This report details current statistics on HPV and its related diseases, the signs of HPV, HPV Types and their association with cancer, risk factors for HPV and cervical cancer, how cell abnormalities are classified, HPV treatment options, current research.
