Human papillomavirus (HPV) ; Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & More

Endnote

The human papillomavirus is of the most common viruses that are sexually transmitted and can cause cervical and genital warts. Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines ate 99% effective against the prevention of cervical cancer caused by 16 and 18 strains of HPV. Research is ongoing on including the HPV vaccine as part of mandatory vaccination.

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