Chapter 2: Human Papilomavirus (HPV) Flashcards
1
Q
According to the CDC, what is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States?
A
Huma Papillomavirus.
2
Q
In the vast majority of cases in people with healthy immune system, how long it takes the infection to clear on its own?
A
Within two years.
3
Q
When HPV doesn’t go away, what health problems can cause?
A
Genital warts and cancer.
4
Q
What are other cancers than cervical cancercaused by HPV?
A
Vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal and oropharyngeal (back of the throat).
5
Q
HPV vaccinations are available and can prevent more than?
A
90% of these cancers from ever developing.
6
Q
The CDC recommends vaccinations for children starting at what age to protect them from cancers cause by HPV?
A
11 or 12 years of age.
