TWiV 1193: HPV or not to B
This Week in Virology
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Innovations in Cervical Cancer Screening
This chapter explores Sweden's shift from traditional pap smears to self-administered swabs and PCR testing for HPV, emphasizing HPV's role as the sole cause of cervical cancer. It discusses the implications of this transition, including the importance of understanding immune responses related to HPV, the dynamics of infections, and the significant interindividual variability in immune reactions. The chapter highlights the nuanced relationship between HPV infections, immune responses, and the need for comprehensive health checkups beyond standard screening practices.
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