Hpv-18
HPV-18 is a strain of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a virus that is the most common cause of cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer, such as anal and oropharyngeal cancer. HPV-18 is the second most common type of HPV, after HPV-16. HPV-18 is also known to cause genital warts and has been linked to a few cases of oropharyngeal cancer. HPV-18 is especially dangerous as it can remain silent and undetectable until it is too late to treat. To prevent infection, it is recommended that both boys and girls receive the HPV vaccine starting from age 11. The vaccine is highly effective at preventing HPV-18 infection, as well as HPV-16, and is the best way to protect against cancer caused by HPV.
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ISSN: 2691-8862
Type: Open Access Journal
Editor: Dr. Anantha Harijith, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, USA
Faculty, Division of Neonatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, USA
Journal of Current Viruses and Treatment Methodologies main aim is to provide a comprehensive platform for scientists and academicians all over the world in order to promote and share their findings on the study of virology, viral adaptation and the development and use of antiviral drugs and vaccines to achieve improved outcomes in infection.