Care sunt semnele infecției cu HPV. ”Și bărbații pot dezvolta leziuni precanceroase”

Romania faces a significant burden from HPV-related cancers, particularly cervical cancer. Dr. Beatrice Nicoleta Miclăuș emphasizes the importance of vaccination and screening. HPV infections often show no symptoms, making screening crucial. Vaccination should ideally occur between ages 11 and 14, before screening begins. Both men and women can be affected by HPV, with men also at risk for various cancers. The HPV vaccine is safe, with over two decades of data supporting its use. HPV is transmitted through direct contact, and while many will contract it, not all will develop cancer. Preventive measures like vaccination and screening can significantly reduce cervical cancer incidence.