Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV18 positive for three years may or may not get cervical cancer.
HPV18 positivity belongs to high-risk human papillomavirus infection, which is an important causative factor for cervical cancer. Three years is a relatively long period of time, and if the patient’s body has a relatively low immune function, HPV18 may cause significant damage to the cervix, which may lead to cervical cancer.
If the patient’s body resistance is stronger, it can effectively resist the attack of HPV18 and may not cause cervical lesions.
To summarize, HPV18 positive for three years may or may not cause cervical cancer, which needs to be judged by medical professionals, and the patient needs to be reviewed regularly and diagnosed and treated according to the review results.