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Cervical screening and human papillomavirus.

Belinda Sheary1, Linda Dayan

  • 1Scone, New South Wales, Australia. bsheary@sconemedical.com

Australian Family Physician
|July 7, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Cervical screening effectively reduces cervical cancer. Most human papilloma virus (HPV) infections are temporary, and minor Pap test abnormalities usually resolve, requiring reassurance for women.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Oncology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cervical screening programs in Australia have significantly decreased cervical cancer rates.
  • Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a primary cause of cervical cancer and a common sexually transmitted infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss cervical screening strategies.
  • To review human papilloma virus (HPV) infection.
  • To outline counseling approaches for women with minor cervical cytology abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on cervical screening.
  • Discussion of HPV epidemiology and pathogenesis.
  • Guidance on managing low-grade cervical abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • The majority of detected HPV infections are transient and asymptomatic.
  • While HPV is a precursor, cervical cancer development is an infrequent outcome.
  • Minor cervical cytology abnormalities are frequently linked to acute HPV infection.

Conclusions:

  • Most HPV infections are temporary and do not lead to cancer.
  • Low-grade Pap test abnormalities are common and often indicate transient HPV infection.
  • Women with minor abnormalities need education and reassurance regarding HPV's natural history.

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