Facts About Having Sex with Someone with HPV

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is very common, especially to sexually active people. In fact, around 80 percent of sexually active people will have such a virus at some point in their lives. But, the sad thing is that people who are infected with HPV don’t know that they have such a virus because it does not …

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Sexually Transmitted Human Papillomavirus (HPV) In Africa

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HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a growing concern. Recent findings suggest a spike in the incidence of HPV diagnosis in the African region. Initial symptoms of the infection are often overlooked. This increases the patient’s risk of developing more serious complications. Currently, a concerning complication includes cervical cancer.  HPV Incidence Rates In Africa HPV incidence …

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Cervical Cancer In Africa Linked To Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Recent studies report an increase in the prevalence of cervical cancer among women in Africa. Researchers believe that this may be linked to certain sexually transmitted diseases. Women in Africa are urged to undergo frequent testing. This accounts especially for women who are sexually active. Early diagnoses of sexually transmitted diseases help to ensure a …

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Rwanda Being the First Country to Possibly Wipe Out Cervical Cancer

Rwanda and sexually transmitted infections

With cervical cancer being one of the most common causes of death all around the world, especially in high burden countries such as Rwanda, the people in Rwanda have made a great step forward, focusing on wiping out cervical cancer altogether. With the techniques and methods that they have developed over the years, the rates …

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