Vaccinations prevent women infected with human papilloma virus

Vaccinations prevent women infected with human papilloma virus

The results of early trials showed that women who were vaccinated were able to produce immune cells that kill cells infected with human papillomavirus ( HPV ) .

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania gave an experimental vaccine in 18 women with cervical dysplasia , a precancerous condition of the cervix caused by HPV infection . In addition , the women also get a mild electric shock at the injection site , which helped to push the vaccine DNA into their cells .

These findings indicate that vaccinated women were able to produce immune cells that kill cells infected with HPV . As reported in MyHealthNewsDaily health website , the vaccine is also very useful for women with pre - cancerous cells that need to be monitored continuously to ensure the condition does not worsen the disease .

Currently , HPV vaccine can prevent infection from sexually transmitted viruses , but they can not help women who are already infected .

Infection can cause changes in the cells and increase the risk of cancer in the future . Unfortunately , most women who are sexually active have HPV . The study was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine .