Not Only Because Of Sex, Beware Of The Spread Of The HPV Virus In This Place

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JAKARTA - In Indonesia, cervical neck cancer or cervical cancer is the number two killer in women after breast cancer. This cancer occurs due to an infection with the HPV virus or human papillomavirus.

The uterine neck cancer is stabilized by long-term HPV infections. Cuterine neck cancer is the number two killer cancer after breast cancer among Indonesian women," said Director of Immunization at the Indonesian Ministry of Health, dr. Prima Yosephine, in Kuningan, Jakarta, on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Transmission of HPV can occur by having sex. However, in addition to sexual intercourse, transmission of HPV can also occur from various things that may often not be realized by the public.

Peduliologist Consultant Grows Child Flower, Prof. Dr.dr Soedjatmiko, Sp.A(K), M.Si, said that HPV transmission can occur in public facilities. Like in public toilets to health services.

"In the toilet squatting, it was found around 53 percent, in the sink 14.2 percent. Then there was also the door handle, at the puskesmas, at the obgyn hospital, to the general hospital," said Prof Soedjatmiko.

Transmission of the virus is also very easy, because the concentration is quite high. Not only that, but the virus can last for a long time, without showing any symptoms for years.

"The virus concentration is quite high, meaning the transmission is very easy," he said.

This makes many people aware of their existence when undergoing an examination of the cervix or direct contact with those who have tested positive for HPV. This condition also makes the handling too late, and is already in bad condition.

The HPV infection is often invisible. Today we feel healthy, but 15 to 20 years later, the same virus can develop into various cancers," he explained.

In addition to uterine neck cancer, HPV can also cause vaginal cancer, penis, and others. Therefore, it is very important to prevent it, by maintaining cleanliness, not having free sex, routine health checks, and doing the HPV vaccine.