Human papillomavirus infections

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection is usually asymptomatic and clears up within a few months. In some cases, the virus can persist and lead to anogenital cancers and cancers of the head and neck.

Our Missions

  • Assess the impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on HPV-related diseases

  • Monitoring vaccination coverage for HPV

  • Promote vaccination against human papillomavirus

  • Assess the burden of HPV-related cancers

  • Assess the performance of the national organized cervical cancer screening program

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Performance of self-administered dry vaginal swabs for the detection of high-risk oncogenic human papillomavirus infections in cervical cancer screening: a cross-sectional study.

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Cervical cancer

thematic dossier

Cervical cancer, which is caused in nearly 100% of cases by a sexually transmitted human papillomavirus infection, can be prevented through HPV vaccination and screening.

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Vaccination

Vaccination

thematic dossier

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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