Vaccines and Immunizations
Human Papillomavirus
Overview | It is an important cause of cervical cancer, It can also provoke vulvar, vaginal, anal, penile, and genital warts. |
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Infection Route | Sexual contact with an infected person |
Symptoms | Asymptomatic mostly, vulvar or genital warts, pain, pruritus |
Progress | Infection can be cured naturally but it may cause cervical cancer, genital warts, or anal cancer in chronic infection. |
Vaccination | 3 doses (0,1-2, 6 months) |