HPV and cervical cancer screening

Find out about cervical cancer screening.

What is HPV?

The HSE says: "HPV stands for human papillomavirus, which is a group of over 100 viruses. Different types of HPV cause different types of infections. Most people will get a HPV infection during their lifetime, from sexual activity. Most of these infections do not need treatment but they can cause genital warts and other skin infections. In some women, however, HPV causes changes in the cervix that can develop into cervical cancer."

The HSE has published a factsheet on HPV, cervical cancer and the cervical cancer screening programme. Just click here to check out the info.

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