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human papillomavirus
(redirected from Human papilloma virus (HPV))

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papillomavirus /pap·il·lo·ma·vi·rus/ (pap″ĭ-lo´mah-vi″rus) any virus of the subfamily Papillomavirinae.
human papillomavirus  (HPV) any of a number of species that cause warts, particularly plantar warts and genital warts, on the skin and mucous membranes in humans; some are associated with malignancies of the genital tract.

Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A large family of viruses, some of which cause genital warts; HPV can be transmitted to a fetus during birth.

human papillomavirus (HPV),
a virus that is the cause of common warts of the hands and feet, as well as lesions of the mucous membranes of the oral, anal, and genital cavities. More than 50 types of HPV have been identified, some of which are associated with cancerous and precancerous conditions. The virus can be transmitted through sexual contact, and specific types of the virus are a precursor to cancer of the cervix. Transmission has taken place without the presence of warts, indicating that it may occur through body fluids, such as semen or cervical secretions. There is no specific cure for an HPV infection, but the virus often can be controlled by podophyllin or interferon and the warts can be removed by cryosurgery, laser treatment, or conventional surgery. A vaccine is available for young girls and women (9-26 years) that protects against four types of HPV.

human papillomavirus (hyōōˈ·mn paˈ·p·lōˈ·m·vīˑ·rs),
n any of the group of papovaviruses that are sexually transmitted and associated with oral or genital carcinomas.

human papillomavirus
See HPV.

Patient discussion about Human papilloma virus (HPV).

Q. Should I Vaccinate My Daughter Against HPV? I have a 12 year old daughter. Her School wants all the girls aged 12 and up to be vaccinated against HPV. A lot of Parents are against this vaccine. I want to know more about this vaccine and if I should vaccinate my daughter.

A. I found this video which discusses this issue:
http://www.5min.com/Video/Should-I-Vaccinate-My-Daughter-Against-HPV-7272

Q. hpv Can i get pregnant

A. You can get pregnant you just need to tell your doctor whats going on so he can keep an eye on the issue.
http://yourstdhelp.com/hpv.html

Q. Is there a natural cure for hpv?

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In the fall of 2007, the Ontario government will offer 84,000 grade eight girls free vaccination with the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Physicians found a new vaccine on their shelves this past summer to fight the human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer and genital warts.
After years of research, the FDA finally approved the drug Gardisil, a vaccine that has the ability to prevent health complications related to the human papilloma virus (HPV) and significantly decrease the rates of cervical cancer correlated to HPV.
 
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