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A 24-year-old woman visits her physician for consultation about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. She has been sexually active since she was a senior in high school with multiple partners. She had her last Pap smear last year and it was normal. On examination, there are multiple vaginal non-tender wart-like projections.
What is the best advice concerning HPV vaccine to this patient?
A – She already has HPV infection so, no need for the vaccine
B – She already has HPV infection but she should take the vaccine for other strains of HPV
C – HPV vaccine is essential to treat the current infection
D – She can only take the vaccine later after full recovery
E – No need for the vaccine as long as Pap smear is norma
A 24-year-old woman visits her physician for consultation about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. She has been sexually active since she was a senior in high school with multiple partners. She had her last Pap smear last year and it was normal. On examination, there are multiple vaginal non-tender wart-like projections.
What is the best advice concerning HPV vaccine to this patient?
A – She already has HPV infection so, no need for the vaccine
B – She already has HPV infection but she should take the vaccine for other strains of HPV
C – HPV vaccine is essential to treat the current infection
D – She can only take the vaccine later after full recovery
E – No need for the vaccine as long as Pap smear is norma
