Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Recently, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) announced the successful scientific review and validation of India’s first indigenously developed Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test kits for cervical cancer screening.

• About Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A common sexually transmitted infection affecting the skin, genital area, and throat.

o In most cases, the immune system clears the virus, but persistent high-risk HPV can lead to cancer.

o HPV can affect both women and men, causing genital warts and cancers in areas such as the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and throat.

o HPV is responsible for approximately 5% of all cancers globally.