What is HPV vaccination? The HPV vaccination is a vaccination against human papillomaviruses. Among other things, these are considered the most important risk factor for cervical cancer. In addition, in some cases they also promote other diseases, such as other forms of cancer (e.g. penile cancer) as well as genital warts. Because HPV vaccination reduces … HPV vaccination: Effects, side effects
The Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin recommends vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) as the standard vaccination for girls and young women aged 9 to 14. Every year, more than 4,700 women across Germany are diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 1,500 women die from this disease. HPV vaccination … Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Symptoms Condylomata acuminata is a benign infectious disease of the skin and mucous membranes caused by human papillomavirus. It manifests itself in benign warts, called genital warts, which appear in the genital and/or anal areas. However, such warts appear in less than 1% of people infected with HPV. In men, the tip of the penis … Condylomata Acuminata
Symptoms Early cancer does not cause symptoms for a long time. Only when it progresses do vaginal bleeding, discharge, and pain during sexual intercourse occur. Cervical cancer is rarely seen in women younger than 20. Most patients are between 30 and 50 years old. Causes Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), especially types 16 and 18, … Cervical Cancer Causes and Treatment
Products HPV vaccine is commercially available in many countries in the form of a suspension for intramuscular injection (Gardasil, Cervarix). Vaccination has been licensed since 2006. Structure and properties The vaccines contain the recombinant L1 protein from the capsid of various HPV types. It is in the form of noninfectious virus-like particles and is produced … HPV Vaccination
