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Human Papillomavirus
Study results from University of Michigan broaden understanding of human papillomavirus
December 31st, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Human papillomavirus (HPV) disease and vaccines and several controversial issues associated with vaccine administration are reviewed. HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States." "It is estimated that 20 million individuals are currently infected with HPV, with 6.2 million new infections occurring each year. Although most HPV infections are benign and are often cleared without clinical sequelae, persistent infections are associated with the development of cervical cancer in women and genital warts in both women and men. The identification of the most common disease-causing HPV...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-12-31)
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