Advances in HPV Screening Tests for Cervical Cancer-A Review

HPV is responsible for almost all cases of cervical cancer which in turn is one of the common causes of death among female genital malignancies. Cervical cancer being a preventable disease, screening plays a vital role in its reduction. In this era of advanced health care system and technologies this cancer is still in the increasing trend, especially in the Low and Middle Income Countries, which reflects the poor coverage of women for screening. Advances in screening tests and techniques for better and larger coverage of women is the need of the hour globally. Clinicians also need to be aware of the various promising technologies available for screening of cervical cancer precursors, application of which in general practice can be of immense help in cervical cancer reduction.