The high sensitivity and long-term predictive value of an HPV test ensures that moving to a longer interval isn’t likely to put women at greater risk

The most effective of 10 screening options evaluated was screening with an HPV test first (the most sensitive test) followed by a Pap test (most specific) only on women who have a positive HPV test

Type-specific HPV testing is more complicated than the molecular tests that we use to identify a single virus or bacterium because the test has to identify several HPV types in a single assay

There has been concern that falling HPV antibody levels, particularly against type 18, may indicate reduced protection from high-grade squamous or glandular disease

The most commonly reported minor adverse effect of Gardasil has been syncope—although vasovagal syncope is known to occur after any type of vaccination

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