Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer
that is spread through sexual contact. Every woman who has sex is at risk HPV.
Cervix cancer occurs at least 10 years after being infected with HPV will cause
cervix cancer. In Malaysia, cervix is the third most common in women after
breast cancer and colorectal cancer. According to the National Cancer Registry
Records 2007, cervical cancer comprises 8.4% of the 10 most frequent cancer
among women in Malaysia. For women who have had intercourse, Pap smear test is
still to be done on a regular basis even after receiving 3 doses of HPV
vaccination. Vaccination give to avoid cervix cancer due to HPV infection.
Properly, vaccination is given before sexual intercourse takes place. Vaccination
is given at the top of the arm 3 times injections over 6 months.
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Regards,
Norainnon
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