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New hope in cervical cancer fight? (News).(papillomavirus infection vaccine studied)(Brief Article)

Australian Nursing Journal

| December 01, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Australian Nursing Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Melbourne's Royal Women's Hospital (RWH) is participating in an international study to investigate a vaccine that could prevent certain types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection associated with over 70% of cervical cancers.

HPV is one of the least known, but most common sexually transmitted viruses in young adults between the ages of 16-28.

Infection with certain types of HPV can lead to genital warts and cervical dysplasia, which in a small proportion of women may lead to cervical cancer. It is estimated that over 50% of sexually active adults will become infected with HPV during their lifetime.

The study will investigate a vaccine, to prevent…

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