Abnormal cervix. 25 year old woman's cervix after being treated with acetic acid. The acetic acid causes tissue infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) to turn white. Some strains of HPV cause genital warts,while others can lead to the development of cervical cancer. A biopsy will be taken and,depending on the results,the infection will be monitored with regular smear tests,or treated with cryotherapy (freezing),laser or surgical excision | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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