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What is HPV
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Epidemiology of Cervical Cancer (HPV)
non enveloped DNA virus, double stranded Genome size, 8000 BP Species specific Site specific, epithelial cells Over 100 genome types, |
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Genital HPV infection can cause
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genital warts, (eg. HPV types 6 or 11)
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How to prevent HPV?
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Pap
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How is a Pap Test Done?
What does a Pap tell us? |
A small brush or spatula is used to collect cells from the cervix
The sample is send to the lab and the cells are examined under a microscope If the cells in the cervix are… Normal Abnormal: Minor cell changes of unknown importance, possibly unrelated to pre-cancer Moderate cell changes Severe cell changes Possibly cancerous cell |
