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As much as one-fifth of all cancers are caused by viruses - some that we encounter every day. If we fail to develop a comprehensive understanding of how these viruses work, we may soon be faced with a cancer pandemic. Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are a diverse family of DNA viruses that commonly infect the skin and mucosal membranes of humans. This science bulletin will follow recent investigations into HPV, dispelling myths about treatment and...
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Presents readers with the facts about human papillomavirus, genital warts, and the types of cancer that certain strands of HPV can cause. The science behind the virus and its transmission are fully detailed alongside a discussion of prevention, screenings, and diagnosis.
4) HPV
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Presents an overview of HPV and discusses symptoms, disease transmission, social impacts, and prevention.
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Readers learn the true risks of this disease and what precautions they can take to protect themselves. Although human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease, many people are unaware of the effects it can have. Its symptoms are generally mild compared to other diseases, and many times, no symptoms are present, leading to the mistaken belief that HPV is not serious. However, it can cause several types of cancer in both...