High Risk
High-risk types can cause cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer
over time, if those cell changes are left untreated.
Having high-risk
HPV is not the same as having cervical cancer. Usually, these high-risk
HPV types cause no health problems at all and go away on their own.
Persistent high-risk HPV (infection that does not go away) is the most
important risk factor for cervical cancer.
The good news is that
cervical cell changes can be found with regular Pap tests, and treated
to prevent cervical cancer from ever developing.
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