HPV Flashcards

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1
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What is it?

A

Stable DNA virus which mutates slowly

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What does it do?

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Cause cells to proliferate through subclinical or benign causes, some can cause cancer

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3
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Primary and secondary prevention

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Primary: vaccination
Secondary: vertical screening and detection management

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4
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Cytology based cervical screening

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  • sample of cervical cells is collected
  • sample rinsed into liquid media (LBC, liquid base cytology)
  • cytology assessment looks for abnormal morphologies
    OR NOW
  • samples are tested for 14 high risk HPV genes through PCR, where positive cells have cytology taken to confirm
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