HPV
Human papillomavirus: a very common virus. Some types can cause changes in cervix cells, which is what cervical screening looks for.
What does HPV mean?
HPV: Human papillomavirus: a very common virus. Some types can cause changes in cervix cells, which is what cervical screening looks for.
How it is used in the Splash library
It looks for a virus called HPV, which causes nearly all changes that can turn into cervical cancer, and for cell changes.
From “Cervical screening (the smear test), explained”The HPV vaccine – free on the NHS for eligible groups
From “STI testing & safer sex”Cervical screening checks for the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can lead to changes in the cells of the cervix.
From “Cervical screening if you are trans or non-binary”
Where it comes up
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