HPV Flashcards
1
Q
strains of HPV.
A
6 & 11: causes genital warts
16 & 18: linked to a variety of cancers, most notably cervical cancer
2
Q
who are HPV vaccine gardasil offered to ?
A
All 12- and 13-year-olds (girls AND boys) in school Year 8 are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
HPV vaccination should also be offered to men who are b sexual , who have sex with men or having 3 regular sexual partners , under the age of 45 to protect against anal, throat and penile cancers
3
Q
Human papillomavirus 16/18 is a risk factor for
A
oropharyngeal cancer
