HPV(Disease,Diagnosis,Treatment)

HPV - Human papillomavirus is the most common STI, and it continues to be a major health issue around the world. It was not until the introduction of the PAP smear that any progress was made in curbing the deadly effects HPV had on the health and longevity of women around the world. Recently, HPV has been making a comeback in the developed world, and in its wake, a silent pandemic of new cancers is being witnessed. In the meantime, effective vaccines that promise to stem the rise of this old menace go underutilized. This is mainly due to a misunderstanding of the true nature of the HPV virus and its potential threats. To reverse the rising trend of HPV infections, more awareness is necessary. Here, viewers will find a summary of HPV viral infections, their pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment.