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Recently, a study shows that, HPV test is more accurate than Pap test to detect cervical cancer for women over age 30. It is the cancer of the cervix. It is causes by human papilloma-virus. Difference between 2 tests is Pap test checks for cell changes in that cervix and HPV test checks for the virus DNA.
In Netherlands, about 45000 women (aged 29-56) were studied. They were spited into 2 groups. First group got human papilloma-virus test in addition to a papanicolaou test and second group got only Pap test. 5 years later, all women were screened again and 2 groups got both test. Result shows that,
first time women who didn’t get an HPV test had more cancerous lesions than women who had it. Human papilloma-virus test improves detection of precancerous changes. Thus, it can prevent more cervical cancers from developing. First there was a doubt about infections. But, after study, report says that, the test didn't pick up infections that would have likely cleared on their own.
first time women who didn’t get an HPV test had more cancerous lesions than women who had it. Human papilloma-virus test improves detection of precancerous changes. Thus, it can prevent more cervical cancers from developing. First there was a doubt about infections. But, after study, report says that, the test didn't pick up infections that would have likely cleared on their own.
Some experts predicted that one day this test could be the primary test for cervical cancer which occurs approximately 80% in developing countries. It can be cured if it’s detected early. But, in late stage, it can be life threatening. As single HPV test can predict the risk of cervical cancer chance in older women, preventive steps can be taken to minimize it.
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