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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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We presenta transmission dynamic model that can assess the epidemiologic consequences and cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies of administering a prophylactic quadrivalent (types 6/11/16/18) human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in a setting of organized cervical cancer screening in the United States.
Model for assessing human papillomavirus vaccination strategies by Insinga, Ralph P. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
The more consistently women's male sex partners use condoms, the less likely women are to acquire genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, according to a longitudinal study among newly sexually active young women.
Frequent male condom use decreases women's risk of HPV infection by London, S. / Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Centers for Disease Control has approved a vaccine that prevents most strains of the human papillomavirus.
Fact or fiction? by Kemp, Kristen / Girls' Life
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