Human papilloma virus (HPV) tests
One of the benefits of the liquid cytology method of cervical smear tests is that additional tests for sexually transmitted infections can be done for human papilloma virus (HPV) and chlamydia from the same sample.
HPV is a common virus of which there are many types. The virus affects both women and men. Most infections with this virus clear up on their own. However over time, some infections can develop and are linked to cervical cancer.
In women, the virus may appear in the cells of your cervix and, in some cases, leads to an abnormal or unclear test result.
The HPV test can detect the presence of the virus even before there are visible changes in the cells of the cervix, which means that women at risk of cervical cancer can be identified much earlier and have more regular checks.
Now a new vaccination called Gardasil is available which can help prevent young women from developing cervical cancer. Click on the HPV and cervical cancer vaccine information leaflets, for more information.
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