Sierra Olson
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Title: In women, is the incidence of cervical dysplasia and neoplasia decreased in those who receive the HPV vaccination compared to those who do not?
Biography
Biography: Sierra Olson
Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus with carcinogenic properties directly linked with cervical abnormalities and cancer. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. There are many different strains of HPV. The most virulent strains linked to the majority of cervical dysplasia include HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.22
Purpose: The purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the efficacy of the HPV vaccination in preventing cervical dysplasia and neoplasia in women compared to those who do not receive the vaccination.