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The strain of Human papilloma virus 16 (hpv16)is directly linked to cervical cancer and can be diagnosed with a colposcopy and biopsy. Human papilloma virus is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted infection in the world. Approximately 5.5 million new cases of sexually transmitted HPV infections are reported every year. About 30 types are spread through sexual contact. The strain of Human papilloma virus 16 (hpv16)is directly linked to cervical cancer and can be diagnosed with a colposcopy and biopsy.

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Cervical Cancer, Colposcopy

Human papillomavirus sixteen is the virus responsible for approximately half of all cervical cancers, appears to be better at dodging the immune system than other HPV types. People who are infected but who have no symptoms may not know they can transmit this infection to others or that they can develop complications from the virus. The strain of Human papilloma virus 16 (hpv16)is directly linked to cervical cancer and can be diagnosed with a colposcopy and biopsy.

Other Topics: HPV, HPV Picture Symptom Wart, HPV Treatment, HPV Prevention, Gardasil HPV New Vaccine, HPV Human Papilloma Virus, Human Papilloma Virus, Cervical Dysplasia and Fertility, Pap Smear Result, Genital Warts

Dr. Joe Glickman, Jr., M.D.

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