Hpv-31
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-31 is a type of virus that can cause warts and other health issues. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world and can cause genital warts, as well as other serious conditions such as precancerous changes and cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anus. HPV-31 is associated with a higher risk of cervical and anal cancer compared to other types of HPV. To reduce the risk of HPV-31-related disease, it is important to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine. Vaccination can help protect against HPV-31 and other types of HPV, reducing the risk of HPV-related health problems, including cancer.
← Journal of Cervical CancerRelated Articles
1 journal(s) foundCervical Cancer
ISSN: 2997-2108
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Hannah Flynn, Research Assistant in Health Services Research,
Centre for Clinical Trials & Health Research,
Translational & Stratified Medicine,
(Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry).
Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and can spread to other areas of the body. Cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV. It occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. It starts in the cells lining the cervix.