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HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that is known to be the most common virus; so much so that almost all men and women will get it at some stage in their sexually active lifetime. There are, however, vaccines that prevent this infection from spreading.

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The pathogen that causes HPV is a virus.

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There are no official signs or symptoms of HPV, unless, worse case scenario, genital warts or cancer is found.

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Unless the pregnant mother has HPV causing genital warts, her baby will most likely not be harmed.

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A treatment option is to get vaccinated. There are three doses given during the course of six months.

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Most types of HPV will go away by themselves. However, a few types of HPV can linger and cause genital warts or cancer.

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Symptoms of advanced-stage HPV that may be causing cervical cancer include:

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Symptoms of advanced-stage HPV that may be causing cervical cancer include:

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Irregular bleeding or spotting between periods or after sexual intercourse.

Irregular menstrual cycles.

Fatigue.

Weight loss or loss of appetite.

Back, leg, or pelvic pain.

A single swollen leg.

Vaginal discomfort.

Odorous discharge from the vagina.

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A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is also called a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or venereal disease and is an infectious disease spread through sexual contact.