human+papillomavirus+(HPV)

estimated by age 50 80% have gotten an HPV infection

over 100 subtypes of the virus 15 subtypes are associated with cancer
 * 1) 16&18 are most virulent for cervical cancer
 * 2) 6&11 cause genital warts

condoms do prevent HPV transmission

Vaccinations
standard recommendation is to start in females at age 12 or 13 Gardasil protects against #16, 18, 6 & 11

Nutritional Treatment:
folates (5-10mg/day) [lower folate status is often found in cervical cancer] carotinoids (beta-carotine) vitamin A: can be used topically vitamin B6 local packs applied to the cervix [low compliance rate]