new HPV vaccine to the compulsory childhood vaccination schedule (6). The HPV vaccine immunises against the human papilloma virus that can ultimately cause cervical cancer‚ but due to HPV having an association with sexually transmitted diseases‚ many pro-abstinence campaigners oppose such a vaccine being compulsory as they believe it may encourage sexual activity. Nonetheless‚ pro-abstinence Republic Governor of Texas‚ Rick Perry‚ issued an executive order that would cause the Gardasil HPV vaccine
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spreading of the Human Papillomavirus‚ also known as HPV. HPV is a virus that is contracted sexually through skin to skin contact and is known for its role in being a causative agent in cervical cancer among women of all ages (CDC‚ 2013). The concern with HPV is that the disease does not focus on one particular age group‚ however‚ the prevention of the disease is focused on teenagers both male and female between ages 11-12. According to the CDC‚ HPV infects roughly 20 million people in the U.S. with
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Running head: HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV): A STUDY ANALYSIS 1 Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Study Analysis HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV): A STUDY ANALYSIS 2 Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A Study Analysis Human papillomavirus
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The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is presently the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world and is an identifiable source of 99% of cervical cancers‚ 80% to 90% of anal cancers‚ 70% of vaginal cancers‚ 40% of penile and vulvar cancers‚ 90% of oral-pharyngeal cancers‚ and 90% of anal condylomas.1.2 The prevalence rate of HPV is difficult to determine due to the asymptomatic nature of the virus. However‚ Hathaway indicated a 50% to 80% lifetime exposure and infection rate worldwide
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DEFINITION What is HPV infection? Human papilloma virus (also called HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are at least 100 different types and more than 40 types of HPV that can infect the genital areas of males and females. These HPV types can also infect the mouth and throat. HPV can cause serious health problems‚ including genital warts (verrucae) and certain cancers. There is no certain way to tell who will develop health problems from HPV and who will not. In
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admitted to being infected with HPV. He or she knew about the infection before having sex with you‚ but thought it was okay because “everyone has it” and made jokes about warts on sex organs. None of your friends seem to know how long does it take for genital warts to appear after exposure. You feel okay‚ but how can you know for sure if you’re infected? If you aren’t‚ how can you
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HPV is short for Human Papillomavirus. There are hundreds of types of HPV. Studies show that every 3 out of 4 people get HPV. There are not many signs and symptoms of the virus therefore many people that get the virus don’t even know. A lot of people think only women can get HPV. This accusation is extremely false. Both female and male can be infected with this virus. A person doesn’t necessarily have to be sexually active to get HPV. If you and a person with this virus have genital contact it can
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HPV Human Papillomavirus Julissa‚ Jaileen‚ Claudia‚ Helen What is HPV? ● ● ● ● Human Papillomavirus About 100 types Each type affects different parts of the body Each HPV virus is given a number (HPV type) ● About 30 types affect genitals History of HPV ● HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) some types cause ● Some HPV types can lead to cervical cancer How do you get HPV? ● Transmitted through intimate skin to skin contact ● Vaginal‚ Anal‚ or oral sex with someone who has HPV ● Anyone who
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HPV should the HPV vaccination be compulsory The Human Papillomavirus also known as HPV infects 75-80% of sexually-active adults before they turn 50. HPV can have terrible side effects like genital wards‚ but it also leads to cancer. You may think the chance of your child getting this is very slim‚ but in Australia every year 21‚300 females are diagnosed with cancer caused by HPV. HPV is most common in woman aged 20-24. The Australian government if offering all school girls aged 12-13 the opportunity
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The Human Papilloma Virus‚ generally referred to as HPV‚ was first linked to cervical cancer by epidemiologists in the late 1990’s (Hariri‚ 2014). Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women with 528‚000 new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2012 (CDC‚ 2015). HPV provided medical scientist the opportunity to develop a vaccine to fight against humanity’s greatest enemy-cancer. Harald Zur Hausen received a Nobel Prize for his work linking HPV to cancer (Brody‚ 2012). Gardasil and Cervarix is
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