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human papillomavirus
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human pap·il·lo·ma·vi·rus  (pp-lm-vrs)
n. Abbr. HPV
Any of various strains of papovavirus that cause warts, especially of the hands, feet, and genitals, with some strains believed to be a causative factor in cancer of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.

human papillomavirus  (pp-lm-vrs)
A virus of the genus Papillomavirus, certain strains of which cause skin and genital warts in humans or are associated with various cancers, including cancers of the cervix, vagina, and larynx.


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He urged all women aged 25 to 65 to undergo an HPV DNA test every three years, while girls aged 10 to 13 should have the HPV vaccine.
Both HPV DNA testing and VIA can be done by trained nurses though the HPV DNA test does require laboratory reading of results.
11 Hence, a woman with a negative finding for intraepithelial lesion on the Pap test and a negative result from an HPV DNA test is at very low risk of HSIL and can have her screening interval increased.
 
 
 
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