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The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) lately approved the use of Cervarix, the second vaccine intended for averting infections occurring due to HPV or human papilloma virus, a grave risk factor that could lead to cervical cancer. The Cervarix vaccine (Manufacturer - GlaxoSmithKline) is aimed at combating high risk HPV strains 16 and 18 that are the offenders for nearly seventy percent of all occurring cervical cancers, and has got the green-light from the FDA to be used in girls and women in the age group of 10-25 years. HPV is a set of more than hundred related virus forms that could be transmitted via skin contact – inclusive of intercourse –vaginal or anal and could even be transmitted at the time of oral sexual contact. HPV leads to the appearance of genital warts, although several  [...]

The initial changes occurring in the cells lining the cervix is known as dysplasia. Treating these early changes could lower the risk of developing cervical cancer. Additionally, the risk factors associated with anomalous cell changes could also be reduced. Pap test Screening Cervical cancer could be most effectually screened via the Pap test. Getting Pap tests done at regular time intervals mostly aids in detection of changes in the cervical cells prior to them taking a malignant form. The irregular cell changes could be prevented from turning cancerous by undergoing screening at regular intervals and treating cervical cells anomalies could avert the anomalous cell variations from developing into cancer. It is crucial to re-visit the doctor in case of any abnormal outcome of the Pap Test. Smoking  [...]