Provides an overview of the Pap smear. Covers all aspects of screening for cervical neoplasia, including the rationale behind screening, the role of human Papillomavirus in cervical neoplasia, and more.
Compares rates of acquisition and clearance of cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) in women 51 years of age with rates in younger women to provide data on cervical screening for women over 50. (See Details)
Discusses the reasons to be weary of the new humanpapillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil and how the number one weapon against cervical cancer is still Pap smear screening. (See Details)
Compares the sensitivity, specificity, and interobserver reliability of conventional cervical smear tests, monolayer cytology, and human papillomavirus testing for screening for cervical cancer. (See Details)
Evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of detecting precancerous malignant cervical lesions by liquid-based cytology (LBC) and HPV testing, compared to that of Pap smears. (See Details)
While the title can be worrying, this book provides useful and clear information on human papilloma virus (HPV), including how to protect yourself and different treatment options available.