Comparative Resistance of Human Papilloma Virus to Inactivation by Selected Chemical Disinfectants

Authors

Elisabeth Tillman, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard A. Robinson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

human papilloma virus, HPV, disinfection, chemical disinfectants, women

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Cervical cancer is the fifth most common cancer in humans as well as the second most common cause of cancer death in women [3]. In developing countries, cervical cancer is actually the most common female disease, constituting 30% of female cancers [1]. In the United States, cervical cancer is diagnosed in approximately 15,000 women and is responsible for 4,600 deaths each year [2]. At least 90% of all cervical carcinomas are related to human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. The purpose of my study is to reduce the dangerous spread of HPV through effective disinfection.

Recommended Citation

Tillman, Elisabeth and Robinson, Dr. Richard A. (2014) "Comparative Resistance of Human Papilloma Virus to Inactivation by Selected Chemical Disinfectants," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 818.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/818