HPV Vaccination in India: Critical Appraisal. (11th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nigam, Aruna; Saxena, Pikee; Acharya, Anita S.; Mishra, Archana; Batra, Swaraj
• Other Names: Friedrich M. Academic Editor.; Xercavins J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-11
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Pregnancy Complications; Genital Diseases, Female; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/394595
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-4436

Abstract

Abstract : Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women worldwide. The role of human papilloma virus (HPV) in the genesis of cervical carcinoma is well documented. The HPV 16 and 18 are found to be most commonly associated with invasive cervical carcinoma. The advent of cervical carcinoma vaccine has advanced the hopes that eradication of cervical carcinoma might be possible in future. The scenario of prevention of cervical carcinoma is completely different in developed and developing countries. The implementation of the vaccination as a routine in India is still controversial. Here we have tried to critically analyse these issues in Indian context. However it is clear that cervical cancer vaccine is not an immediate panacea and cannot replace the cervical cancer screening which is mandatory in Indian context.