Preview

Pediatric pharmacology

Advanced search

CRITICAL ISSUES OF PAPILLOMA VIRUS INFECTION PREVENTION

Abstract

The article details the issue of malignancy caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), as well as characteristics of this virus. Its genetic stability allows for efficient prevention of this pathology through vaccination. 2 vaccines, which are approved by the FDA end EMEA for use and are registered in Russia, have been created and are successfully used for this purpose. The authors believe that the best results may be achieved by combining screening examination programmes with universal reasonable administration of scheduled voluntary vaccination of Russia’s population.
Key words: human papilloma virus, HPV infection, cervical cancer, malignancies, prevention, vaccination.

About the Authors

E.V. Uvarova
V.I. Kulakov Federal State Institute Research Centre of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology of Russia’s Agency of Healthcare and Social Development
Russian Federation


Z.Kh. Kumykova
V.I. Kulakov Federal State Institute Research Centre of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology of Russia’s Agency of Healthcare and Social Development
Russian Federation


Review

For citations:


Uvarova E., Kumykova Z. CRITICAL ISSUES OF PAPILLOMA VIRUS INFECTION PREVENTION. Pediatric pharmacology. 2011;8(1):17-21.

Views: 465


ISSN 1727-5776 (Print)
ISSN 2500-3089 (Online)