cancer.
There are many types of HPV, and most infections are harmless and disappear naturally.
Certain high-risk types, however, can persist in the body and cause abnormal changes in cervical cells.
Because HPV infection often produces no obvious symptoms, a person may have the virus without knowing it.
This is one reason prevention and screening are so important.
HPV Vaccination
HPV vaccination is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
The vaccine protects against HPV types responsible for a large proportion of HPV-related cancers.
