What is the chance of getting Cervical Cancer after an HPV infection?

Human Papilloma Virus


Human Papilloma Virus is the name given to a group of more than 100 different viruses. Some of these are the most common type of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and some are related to cervical cancer.Anyone who is sexually active, , can get HPV. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women . Any woman who has ever been sexually active is at risk for getting
cervical cancer from HPV.
Less than 5% of women who get HPV will actually get cervical cancer. Many will never know they have HPV since it can go away on its own.Getting the HPV vaccine between the ages of 9 and 26 can prevent up to 70% of cervical cancers caused by HPV types 6,11,16 and 18. The best time to get the vaccine is before your first sexual contact. It will not prevent disease if you already have the virus. The vaccine does not prevent infections or disease from any other strains of the HPV virus.