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UK National Health Service To Trial DIY Home Smear Kits To Boost Testing Numbers – IFLScience
Smear tests, also known as a pap screen, are an effective tool in the fight against cervical cancer. By running a small device across the surface of the ce
Smear tests, also known as a pap screen, are an effective tool in the fight against cervical cancer. By running a small device across the surface of the cervix where the womb meets the vagina, smears can look for specific variants of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can cause changes to the cells and potentially later give rise to cervical cancers. These types are known as high risk HPV owing to their potential to cause serious problems later down the line. A vaccine for high-risk variants has proven…
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