It targets four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) -- HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV-16 and HPV-18 account for about 70% of all cervical cancers. HPV-6 and -11 cause about 90% of genital warts.

The phase III, randomized, controlled Papilloma Trial Against Cancer in Young Adults (PATRICIA) showed that the HPV-16/18 vaccine has enhanced immunogenicity when aluminium hydroxide and ...

We aimed to estimate the prevalence of HPV-16, -18, and -52 in Egyptian patients with bladder cancer or recurrent cystitis, and to study the correlation of type-specific HPV-immunoglobulin (Ig ...

Cervarix: population analyzed in this table were seronegative to HPV-16 and -18, and PCR DNA negative to 14 high-risk HPV types at study entry. Gardasil: population analyzed in this table were ...

Learn about cervical cancer, its main cause (HPV), risk factors, and the importance of screenings and vaccinations for ...

"Around 70 per cent of throat cancer cases are caused by HPV," said Dr Hisham Mehanna from the University of Birmingham.

The human papillomavirus is the primary cause of cervical cancer – but not all infected individuals develop the disease. The ...

There are many cancer-causing types of HPV; types 16 and 18 cause 70 percent of cases of cervical cancer, while types 6 and 11 cause 90 percent of cases of genital warts. The Gardasil® vaccine—called ...

HPV is a highly prevalent virus that poses serious health risks, including several types of cancer. Vaccination, regular ...

A new report says that 13 percent of cancers are linked to bacteria or viruses. Vaccines and treatments offer powerful ...

HPV vaccination was highly effective against anal HPV in a cohort of HIV-negative MSM, particularly when vaccination occurred at younger ages.