We have discovered a set of viruses that cause cervical cancer. We have also discovered the amount of the virus you need to detect to have a clinically useful tool.
Current infection is measured most sensitively by DNA detection.
Some physicians don't yet accept that. It's backward thinking. It's been demonstrated in 30 countries. Schiffman and his colleagues randomly selected more than 8500 women in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a region with a high incidence of cervical cancer, to take part in the study. Those who are negative on both tests will be able to extend the interval of their screening.