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Most HPV Cases Clear Up Naturally

In 90% of cases of genital human papillomavirus, the immune system clears the virus naturally within two years. However, in certain cases of high-risk HPV, the infection remains and abnormal cells develop in the lining of the cervix. If these abnormal cells are not detected early, they become precancerous and eventually cancerous.

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Technically Gardasil does not have a booster shot. The vaccine is administered in a series of three shots similar to the DPT that infants receive for protection against Diptheria, Pertussis and Tetanus which then has a separate booster later on. In addition Gardasil does not protct against most types of HPV that cause cancer. Instead, it protects against two of the high risk strains which cause 70% of cervical cancers. Aside from cervical dysplasia and/or cancer prevention, the vaccine also protects against vaginal, vulvar, penile and anal dysplasias and/or cancer.

August 10, 2011 - 4:12am

Depending upon which research you utilize, the percentage of individuals whose immune system fails to control the virus such that it enters a dormancy state ranges from 15 to 40%. Most research states 30% of HPV infections will not resolve on their and persist, potentially resulting in abnormal effects of the cells causing dysplasia which can further progress to cancer in many cases if untreated.

August 10, 2011 - 4:00am
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