Cervical screening intervals should be extended

Cervical screening intervals should be extended Women would be better protected by a switch from cytology (smear) testing to screening for high risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection with longer intervals between examinations, suggests a study* published today in The BMJ.
UK researchers concluded that screening for HR-HPV infection works well in practice and is more sensitive than smear testing, offering greater protection against cervical cancer. On Medica

See Also:

• Primary cervical screening with high risk human papillomavirus testing: observational study The BMJ (open access title)
• Smear test breakthrough could mean that women only need to be tested for cervical cancer every five years Mail Online