Human Papillomavirus - A virus called Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause changes in the cervix that may lead to cervical cancer.
Here are some facts about this HPV:
• Scientists have linked nearly all cases of cervical cancer to HPV.
• HPV is a sexually transmitted infection, caught by having sexual contact with someone who has it.
• Most sexually active women will be infected with HPV at some point because it is very common.
• The types of HPV that cause cervical cancer have no symptoms.
• Usually the virus does not cause any problems and clears up on its own.
• However, if it persists it can cause changes in the cells of the cervix. These changes may lead to cancer if left untreated.
• HPV itself does not show up in cervical screening and cannot be treated.
• Instead, cervical screening detects early cell changes in the cervix that are caused by HPV. Treating these cells prevents cancer from developing.
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