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The human papillomavirus: beyond cervical cancer

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The teenage years usually leave strong memories that persist for the rest of our lives. These are years of many changes, much growth, physical and emotional, and consequently, the loss of innocence and the beginning of responsibilities. For young people, one of these responsibilities, shared with their parents, is associated with the decision to be vaccinated or not against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccination is recommended as a preventive measure against the possibility of developing cervical cancer later on, should they become infected with the virus .

High incidence of HPV in Puerto Rico

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A study presented by the Coalition for Vaccines in Puerto Rico showed that in sample of women between ages 16-64, 29% were infected with the HPV in the cervix and 38.6% presented the infection in the anal region.    

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Filipa Godoy studies the bacterial populations found in the cervix of Puerto Rican women to develop potential treatment for cervical cancer

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Dr. Filipa Godoy, scientist at Interamerican University talks about her research in microbiology.

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Facts about HPV and cervical cancer

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Dalissa Zeda Sánchez / dalissa.zeda@gfrmedia.com

This article explains and describes the causes, symptoms and facts about the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

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Human Papiloma Virus worse than chinkunguya virus

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Limarys Suárez Torres / lsuarez1@elnuevodia.com

The Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) is causing throat and head cancer in young healthy men. In Puerto Rico there are about 350 cases of throat cancer every year and about 75% are associated with HPV.  

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Greetchen Díaz: ponceña even in the moon

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Sandra Torres Guzmán

Greetchen Díaz-Muñoz, is a scientist postdoc associate that studies HPV at Nebraska University and also volunters at Ciencia Puerto Rico. This article features her story from her beginnings at Playa de Ponce until become a role model and advocate for sciences in Puerto Rico.

 

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