Infeksi Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) dan Pencegahannya pada Remaja dan Dewasa Muda
Abstract: Human papillomavirus
(HPV) is a significant source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The primary
risk factors for aquiring HPV are generally associated with sexual
activity. Evidence suggest that condoms
provide some protection against infection and disease progression, but any
genital contact is sufficient for HPV transmission. Having more than one sexual partner often
result in HPV infection. All sexually
active adolescents are at high risk for aquiring HPV. Persistent infection with high-risk HPV types
(e.g HPV 16 or 18) is considered necessary for the development cervical
cancer. Most infection are asymptomatic
and are efficiently cleared by he immune system. The lesions that caused by HPV can regress in
adolescent and young adult women. A small
percentage of adolescents will develop precancerous lesions that may progress
to invasive cervical cancer. Adolescents
should be given appropriate education about HPV and the dangers associated with
infection. Vaccination for HPV infection
should be given for presexually active children and adolescents.
Penulis: Agnes Supraptiwi
Rahayu
Kode Jurnal: jpbiologidd100053
