Dear women over 30 years of age residing in Lepel and Lepel District, you are invited to undergo testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) free of charge at the examination room of the women's consultation department of the healthcare institution "Lepel Central District Hospital". The cost of this test in private medical centres exceeds 100 Belarusian rubles.
Key facts about HPV:
1. According to the World Health Organization, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (also frequently transmitted through casual contact);
2. Approximately 80–90% of the world's population are HPV carriers;
3. There are over 150 strains of this virus;
4. HPV strains are classified as low or high oncogenic risk: it is believed that 18 types of HPV can provoke the development of oncological diseases;
5. Women more often face the consequences of HPV infection;
6. HPV is the cause of 80% of cervical cancer cases;
7. Clinical manifestations of HPV infection are present in only 1–2% of individuals;
8. There is currently no cure for HPV, but risks can be managed and precancerous and cancerous cervical diseases can be prevented.
This analysis allows for the detection of the infection, identification of the virus type and viral load, to diagnose cervical pathology at the earliest stages, thereby preventing the development of precancerous and cancerous diseases.
Take care of your health!