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Can One Donate Blood If They Take Cervical Cancer Vaccine?
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Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV, which also causes genital warts, is spread primarily through sexual contact. About half of all sexually active young women become infected with the virus, but only 10% remain infected for more than 5 years.
The risk for cervical cancer is highest for women who have persistent long-term infection with one of the two high-risk strains of HPV. Half of all cervical cancer...
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Vaccines for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Cervical Cancer
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Cervical Cancer: Treatment for Cervical Cancer
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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