Pathophysiology of Cervical Cancer | Report

Running Head: CASE STUDY
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Cervical Cancer
Name of Student
Name of Professor
Institution Affiliation
Date
Pathophysiology of cervical cancer

CASE STUDY
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Cervical cancer (CC) occurs as a result of an infection with human
papillomavirus (HPV). The two significant risks are ineffective clearance and
chronic infection with high-risk HPV (HR HPV). 90% of HPV infections are able
to clear on their own within a few years or sometimes months, but HR HPV
affects the physiology of a woman through modification of the genome,
resulting in distinct clinical presentations. After infection with HPV, a normal
cell incorporates an infection of basal cells (Vilchis et al., 2017, pp. 99-116).
Risks factors for CC include; smoking, several sexual partners, using
birth controls for long and engaging in early sexual contact. Sarah is at risk
of CC because she has many partners. And according to the examination
conducted she has a positive assay of HPV, a friable cervix that can result in
CC if left untreated, severe dysplasia and cells that appear abnormal (De
Strooper et al., 2018, p.1541-1548).
Guidelines for CC in Australia
The latest Australians guidelines for CC are;
 CC screening to be conducted after five years using a primary HPV test
for females aged 25-74 years from the 2-year pap smear screening.
 HPV sample should be self-collected for a never screened or under-
screened woman and be facilitated by a nurse or medical practitioner
 Reminders and invitation should be sent to women aged 25-29 years
and exit communications should be sent to women aged 70-74 years
to enhance the effectiveness of the program