Farmacoriflessioni
Il Pap-test? Certamente! La vaccinazione anti-HPV? Sì, eventualmente
IS PAPANICOLAU TEST EFFECTIVE? OF COURSE! AND HPV VACCINE? VERY LIKELY
MAURIZIO BONATI
Dipartimento di Salute Pubblica, Istituto di Ricerche “Mario Negri”, Milano
Aprile 2008 - pagg. 251 -253
Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. However,
only a few infected women develop cervical carcinoma. Combined cytology and HPV DNA
screening are effective preventive interventions. Today, two vaccines are available for primary
prevention, even if their long term efficacy and safety need further evidence. The Italian
Ministry of Health’s decision to offer the vaccine free of charge to all 12- year-old girls raised
a few doubts among physicians and lay people.
Classificazione MeSH
Corrispondenza: mother_child@marionegri.it
