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Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes most cases of cervical cancer. Healthcare providers can help prevent this cancer by recommending HPV vaccination when appropriate, regularly screening women for cervical cancer, and following up on abnormal test results.

Human papillomavirus in 2019: An update on cervical cancer prevention and screening guidelines