Women can safely skip the unpleasant speculum-based exam for human papillomavirus screening and instead test for the virus ...

Researchers say if their results are confirmed through further study they are optimistic the approach could be used to treat chronic infections for the first time.

What is HPV? HPV includes a family of more than 200 viruses - of which about 40 are sexually transmitted. These strains are divided into low-risk and high-risk types. Low-risk strains are associated ...

The HPV DNA test, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a first-choice screening method for cervical cancer prevention3, can help bridge the gap. This cutting-edge test detects 14 ...

This indicates late-stage intervention which can be avoided by taking precautionary measures such as early screening. The HPV DNA test, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of severe respiratory infection in young children. Nearly all individuals become infected in their early childhood, and reinfections with RSV are ...

While Mona Lisa said that ‘I have HPV virus that causes cervical cancer’ (Mona Lisa), Irene stated that, ‘I don’t know if I [am] HPV-positive’ (Irene). Jacklen had expected to receive medicine when ...

1 The Vaccine and Immunotherapy Center, The Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA, United States 2 Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States Oncogenic forms ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) encompasses over 200 viruses, many spreading through sexual contact. Twelve strains of HPV are considered “high-risk HPV,” and these variants can cause cancer. Alternately, ...

We are really worried about the toll that flu and other viruses are taking on our patients and on services across the NHS.” She noted the growing strain on hospitals increased ambulance calls ...