HPV mRNA E6/E7 indicates the presence of high risk HPV strains that can potentially lead to cancer. These strains instruct cells to produce proteins that may transform them into cancerous cells.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Although most HPV strains clear without treatment, complications are possible. The HPV vaccine can help reduce your overall risk. HPV typically affects your mucosa, or the more delicate skin of the ...

Few viruses are as widespread – and sometimes misunderstood – as the human papillomavirus, or HPV. It’s so common that most of us – up to 80% – will encounter it at some point in our lives, often ...

Cancer, even the word itself, evokes fear. It’s a shadow that looms over nearly everyone as they age, sparking anxious questions: Will I get it? What kind? Will it be caught early enough? While ...