2009, Volume 2, Issue 4, pp 373 – 377

Human papilloma virus and cervical preinvasive disease

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Correspondence to:Gheorghe Peltecu, M.D., Ph.D Filantropia Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology,11 Ion Mihalache, District 1, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract

Cervical cancer lesions represent a major threat to the health of the women worldwide. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancer cases, the infectious etiology giving the possibility of preventing cervical cancer by vaccination. The most aggressive HPV types are 16 and 18, which cause about 70% of cases of invasive cancer. The vaccination is recommended to the girls aged 11–12. The diagnosis and the treatment of cervical preinvasive disease allow the doctor to prevent the development of the invasive disease.

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PMC ID: 3019010
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Article Publishing Date (print): 15-11-2009
Available Online: 25-11-2009

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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

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