In the United States, among other countries, we have a growing public health dilemma. People are not showing up to their regular pap screenings. Because of this, an alarming 52% of cervical cancers are detected in advanced stages. Because early detection of cervical cancer cells via pap smear significantly decreases risk of fatality, detecting cervical […]
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An HPV diagnosis can leave one feeling vulnerable, scared, overwhelmed and even ashamed. So when you take to google to find stories of others dealing with HPV, it can be disappointing to realize that there are not many resources associated with empowering, educating and empathizing with others going through a similar experience. At Papillex, our
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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is commonly known for its association with cervical cancer and genital warts. But, HPV is also a risk factor for several types of cancers including oropharyngeal cancer. Oropharyngeal cancer includes cancers that affect the back of the tongue, soft palate, tonsils, and side of the throat. In recent years, we have
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We know that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes 98% of all cancers of the cervix. HPV is also linked to anal, vulva, and other cancers of the genital tract. With that said, not everyone who contracts HPV will develop complications. Most cases of HPV will spontaneously regress on their own within 2-3 years. In the
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Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. Without the natural inflammatory response, we would not fair very well! When inflammation occurs, immune molecules are recruited to the site of injury or invasion to release other immune cells (cytokines, hormones, and white blood cells). These immune cells help repair and restore the body
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Our bodies are inhabited by millions of tiny living microbes. You may already be familiar with the living organisms in the gut. Our genitals each have an ecosystem of microbes as well. The bacterial composition of our vaginal microbiome plays a role in our overall health, including simmering infections like HPV. Vaginal microbial diversity and
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The regular Pap test can be a dread for many women. The situation is uncomfortable, and the fear of an abnormal result can be anxiety-provoking. What’s more, the results of a Pap smear can often be confusing. Here, we have provided a breakdown to help you better understand your Pap results and how we can
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Viruses aren’t living organisms but strands of DNA or RNA that make a home in other living organisms. By doing so, the viruses can survive. The life-cycle of a virus includes gaining entry into a living organism, replicating, and making itself a home. Understanding the life-cycle and how the immune system interacts with HPV can
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HPV is very widespread amongst the population. It is estimated that 80 percent of women will contract a strain of HPV in their lifetime. Most of these infections are silent, causing no visible symptoms or side effects within a host. In about 90 percent of patients, a healthy immune system will typically develop an immune
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You’ve recently noticed a rash developing on your skin, making you wonder, is this HPV? HPV infections reside within the skin tissue and are transmitted through skin to skin contact. There are over 150 different viral strains of HPV that have evolved to infiltrate different areas within the skin and mucous membranes and are associated
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