HPV

HPV or the Human Papilloma Virus is an organism that causes sexually transmitted diseases. Known to cause genital warts, cervical and anal cancer, the virus can also lead to oral cancer. HPV is spread during unprotected sexual contact, mainly through the genitals. One of its most distinctive characteristics is that it has the potential to remain latent within a person’s body for a number of years and the symptoms can manifest later. Since HPV was found to cause cervical cancer in women, it has now become a common practice in a number of countries to get them vaccinated at a young age. Made of an attenuated (or weakened) strain of the virus, the HPV vaccine is recommended for all women over the age of 21 and under the age of 30. It helps to prevent infection, but cannot cure pre existing infections or cervical cancer. Doctors therefore recommend that the vaccine be administered before a girl is sexually active.

Human papillomavirus infection: Know its line of treatment

Posted By Editorial Team, August 20, 2019 at 09:28am

Luckily, there are medical treatments available for human papillomavirus infection. Read on to know about them.
Human papillomavirus infection: Know the risk factors

Posted By Editorial Team, July 01, 2019 at 09:39am

Know the risk factors of human papillomavirus infection to stay away from this condition.
HPV infections: Natural ways to tame the symptoms

Posted By Editorial Team, April 29, 2019 at 08:49pm

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are witnessing a downturn globally and in India, there is a lot of debate regarding their inclusion in the country's Universal Immunization Programme. As the vaccine debate continues we share some natural ways of controlling the symptoms of this group of viruses.
World Immunization Week 2019: 7 diseases you can prevent with vaccines

Posted By Editorial Team, April 24, 2019 at 01:04pm

As the World Immunization Week starts today, we tell you about some of the dangerous diseases that can prevented through vaccination and how India has progressed in this field so far.
Worried about genital warts? Protect yourself against this STI

Posted By Juhi Kumari, April 09, 2019 at 09:04pm

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) sometimes manifest themselves through genital warts. Read on to know how you can protect yourself from them.
HPV screening and vaccines may eliminate cervical cancer from India by 2079: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 20, 2019 at 06:14pm

According to a study published in The Lancet Oncology journal, boosting human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination can help to eliminate cervical cancer from India by 2079.
High-risk HPV infection can cause cardiovascular disease

Posted By Agencies, February 10, 2019 at 05:02pm

While human papillomavirus (HPV) have been linked to cancer, infection with high-risk strains of the virus might also increase the fear of cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially among women with obesity or other cardiovascular problems.
Health experts say men should also be vaccinated against HPV

Posted By Agencies, February 06, 2019 at 12:49pm

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that besides girls, all boys in the age group of 11 or 12 should be vaccinated against HPV.
World Cancer Day 2019: Everything you need to know about cervical cancer

Posted By Editorial Team, February 04, 2019 at 09:03am

Almost 1,00,000 new cases of Cervical Cancer are detected in India every year. This World Cancer Day 2019, the theme is I Am and I Will. Make sure you know these important points about cervical cancer.
Repurposing cancer drugs may help treat HPVs

Posted By Agencies, December 03, 2018 at 02:01pm

A new study published in the journal PNAS has revealed that researchers have identified cancer drugs that might be repurposed to treat infections caused by human papillomaviruses, or HPVs.
The US FDA approves HPV vaccine for adults

Posted By Debjani Arora, October 08, 2018 at 10:33am

In India, HPV infection amounts to 70 per cent of cervical cancer cases in women and is one of the most dangerous and life-threatening cancer for them.
Viral infections: 6 deadly viruses + ways to keep them at bay

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 30, 2018 at 08:11pm

Outbreaks of various viral infections in the past few months has sent shivers down our spine. For one they are extremely quick to spread while on the other hand, most of them do not have a definitive cure. However, it is important to manage their symptoms better. Here are some good ways.
Why men too need HPV vaccination just like women?

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 07, 2018 at 02:05pm

An HPV vaccine can save women from cervical cancer and men from penile cancer, anal cancer and head nad neck cancer.
Cervical cancer and HPV vaccine: Why India needs to pay attention to both

Posted By Debjani Arora, August 01, 2018 at 07:02pm

A safer way for women to get protected from an HPV infection that could lead to cervical cancer is vaccination.
Genital warts: We bet you didn't know these facts

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, July 27, 2018 at 05:47pm

One should avoid self-medication, if he or she is contracted with genital warts.
International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2018: Which vaccines should pregnant women avoid?

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 28, 2018 at 07:11pm

Dr Ajay Gambhir, President, National Neonatology Forum of India shares a list of essential vaccine that a mother should avoid taking during pregnancy
No link between HPV vaccine, autoimmune disorders: says study

Posted By ANI, May 28, 2018 at 02:21pm

As per study, there is no concerns about a possible link to autoimmune disorders.
Cervical cancer and pregnancy: What to do if your cancer is detected after you conceive?

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 12, 2018 at 07:03pm

Cervical cancer during pregnancy is rare but it can still happen.
Myth or fact – Can multiple pregnancies increase a woman's risk of cervical cancer?

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 12, 2018 at 04:14pm

We get an expert to talk on this matter and know if multiple pregnancies can really put a woman at risk of cervical cancer.
Can condoms help to prevent an HPV infection and cervical cancer in women?

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 11, 2018 at 01:55pm

There are studies that say it reduces the risk but we get the answer from an expert.