The lapse of time between contracting a human papillomavirus infection (HPV) and the onset of cancer can be up to 20 years Published on 01/07/2024 HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Spain, and it is estimated that more than 80% of the sexually active population will contract the infection at some point in their lives. High risk HPV is responsible for 70% of precancerous lesions.
Vaccination for human papillomavirus in male children, essential to eradicate cervical cancer in women Published on 20/08/2019 80% of women have had contact with HPV, although most of them build immunity against the virus and eliminate it naturally