The HPV prevalence in South African women is something that is not discussed often enough. The HPV vaccine is also an important step in protecting young women between the ages of 15 to 55. If you are sexually active you need to test for HPV.
HPV is a serious infection as some of the HPV strains can lead to cervical cancer, which is the 2nd most common cancer in South African women and the leading cancer related death amongst South African women. Cervical cancer is a major health crisis in South Africa and it all because of HPV, in many cases.
While the tests that we supply test for the strains 16 and 18, which are the two leading cancer causing strains, it is important to visit a doctor for further testing and treatment.
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