‘HPV may cause 10 forms of cancers’ | Lucknow Information

Lucknow: HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is not seen as a women-only problem, because the virus causes not less than 10 totally different cancers in each women and men, together with throat and penile cancers, stated specialists.They stated the time period “cervical most cancers” is now being changed by “HPV-related cancers” at a seminar titled “Cervical Most cancers – Empower the Storytellers”, held on Friday. Prof Indu Lata from SGPGIMS stated: “HPV an infection is a significant reason for most cancers deaths amongst girls, but it surely additionally impacts males.” Supported by SGPGIMS, CDRI, Serum Institute and Maharaja Bijli Pasi govt PG Faculty, the seminar drew over 500 college students, principally women. It was organised by Kids Unbound Basis with Stree Welfare Basis.