Prospects for a prophylactic HPV vaccine: Rationale and future implications for cervical cancer screening

Mark E. Sherman, Mark H. Schiffman, Howard Strickler, Allan Hildesheim

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Abstract

Cytologic screening in combination with ablative therapy has helped reduce cervical cancer mortality in the developed world. Despite the success of this approach, cervical cancer remains a major cause of death, especially among women with limited access to health care. Recognition that human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the main etiologic agent in cervical cancer suggests that a prophylactic vaccine could reduce the incidence of HPV infection and, therefore, achieve cancer control with reduced reliance on costly screening programs. In this review, the rationale for developing a prophylactic HPV vaccine and the potential impact that vaccination would have on cervical cancer screening are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5-9
Number of pages5
JournalDiagnostic cytopathology
Volume18
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998

Keywords

  • Cervix
  • Cytology
  • Papillomavirus
  • VLP
  • Vaccine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Histology

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