HPV Fast Facts

Nov 9, 2011 | CenExel JBR, Clinical Trial, Vaccines

HPV Fast Facts

Nov 9, 2011CenExel JBR, Clinical Trial, Vaccines

  • There are 4 types of HPV that cause most HPV diseases in women
  • An estimated 8 out of 10 women will become infected in their lifetime
  • Males can’t get screened for HPV, there’s no way to tell if the guy you are with is infected
  • Cervical cancer is caused by certain types of HPV diseases
  • Everyday 30 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer
  • You don’t have to actually have sex to get HPV
  • In a study of female college students 60% of them were found to be infected with HPV after 3 years
  • Condoms may not fully protect against HPV
 

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