Monday, March 29, 2010

HPV Leads to CERVICAL CANCER



WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?
->> Abnormal cell growth in the cervix (opening from the vagina to the uterus)
->> HPV infection occurs in the cervix and cervical cancer can develop

WHAT CAUSES CERVICAL CANCER?
->> Infection by the "high risk" (cancer causing) HPV types.
->> These infections have no symptom and the majority will resolve without any need for treatment.
->> In some cases, the infection can persist, leading to cervical cancer.
->> Cervical cancer can take several years to develop, most women will be unaware that they have cervical cancer until the late stages.

Ref : De Villers EM, et al. Virology 2004; 324:17-27

HPV vaccine are now available at Nadi Iman Medical at only RM250. HURRY!!! GET IT NOW!!!

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