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This day highlights the importance of understanding, preventing, and addressing the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus with over 100 types, some of which can lead to cancers and genital warts. šššš© ššØ ššš? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a small, non-enveloped deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) virus that infects different parts of the body, including the genitals. About thirty strains can impact areas like the cervix, penis, and anus (WHO, 2025). Human papillomavirus infection often resolve without symptoms, but when warts appear, they vary in form. Genital warts may be flat, cauliflower-like, or stem-shaped, commonly found on the vulva, cervix, vagina, or near the anus in women.
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Are you 21 to 29 years old and have never gone for a PAP smear test? The recommendation is to have a PAP test every 3 years.Are you 30 to 65 years old? The recommendation is to have a PAP test and HPV test (co-testing) every 5 years.šš¼šš ššš ššš¾šššš¼šš š¼š¾šššš šššæš¼š!!