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In the US, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. The pathogen of HPV is Human Papillomavirus Virus which consists of over one hundred viruses. The most common method of transferring from one person to another is through skin-to-skin contact (sexual activity). Sometimes symptoms go unnoticed; however, other times they include various types of warts all over the body, including genital warts. During pregnancy, there is a low risk of the baby contracting the virus. If they do, it usually clears on its own. When the mother has HPV, there is a slight possibility that babies may develop warts in the throat that affects their breathing, and the infant must have laser surgery. HPV long term effects can result in many forms of cancers such as throat and genital cancers, but cervical cancer is the most common. Occasionally HPV may clear up on its own.  Other times, medication or surgery may be needed. There is no cure for HPV, but there is a vaccine available to help prevent it.