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HPV is short for Human papillomavirus and is an infection. It is spread by sexual contact (i.e. vaginal or anal sex)or skin to skin contact.This causes genital warts or cancer.

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HPV | What is HPV | Human Papillomavirus | CDC

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Some people may develop health effects from HPV. Certain types of HPV can cause genital warts in males and females. Other HPV types can cause cervical cell changes and cervical cancer.

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HPV is not curable,it can only help by being treated.Can cause,genital warts,cervival changes,and cervical cancer.

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HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted virus. It is passed on through genital contact (such as vaginal and anal sex). It is also passed on by skin-to-skin contact. HPV is not a new virus. But many people don't know about it. Most people don't have any signs. HPV may go away on its own-- without causing any health problems.
Who can get HPV?
Anyone who has ever had genital contact with another person may have HPV. Both men and women may get it -- and pass it on-- without knowing it. Since there might not be any signs, a person may have HPV even if years have passed since he or she had sex.

You are more likely to get HPV if you have:

sex at an early age,

many sex partners, or

a sex partner who has had many partners.

If there are no signs, why do I need to worry about HPV?
There are over 100 different kinds of HPV and not all of them cause health problems. Some kinds of HPV may cause problems like genital warts. Some kinds of HPV can also cause cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus. Most of these problems are caused by types 6, 11, 16 or 18.
Is there a test for HPV?
Yes. It tests for the kinds of HPV that may lead to cervical cancer. The FDA approved the HPV test to be used for women over 30 years old. It may find HPV even before there are changes to the cervix. Women who have the HPV test still need to get the Pap test.
Can I prevent HPV?
FDA has approved vaccines that prevent certain diseases, including cervical cancer, caused by some types of HPV. Ask your doctor if you should get the HPV Vaccine.
What else can I do to lower my chances of getting HPV?

You can choose not to have sex (abstinence).

If you have sex, you can limit the number of partners you have.

Choose a partner who has had no or few sex partners. The fewer partners your partner has had -- the less likely he or she is to have HPV.

It is not known how much condoms protect against HPV. Areas not covered by a condom can be exposed to the virus.

Is there a cure for HPV?
There is no cure for the virus (HPV) itself. There are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause, such as genital warts, cervical changes, and cervical cancer.
What should I know about genital warts?
There are many treatment choices for genital warts. But even after the warts are treated, the virus might still be there and may be passed on to others. If genital warts are not treated they may go away, stay the same, or increase in size or number, but they will not turn into cancer.
HPV and Cancer What should I know about cervical cancer?
All women should get regular Pap tests. The Pap test looks for cell changes caused by HPV. The test finds cell changes early -- so the cervix can be treated before the cells turn into cancer. This test can also find cancer in its early stages so it can be treated before it becomes too serious. It is rare to die from cervical cancer if the disease is caught early.
What should I know about vaginal or vulvar cancer?
Vaginal cancer is cancer of the vagina (birth canal). Vulvar cancer is cancer of the clitoris, vaginal lips, and opening to the vagina. Both of these kinds of cancer are very rare. Not all vaginal or vulvar cancer is caused by HPV.
What should I know about anal cancer?
Anal cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the anus. The anus is the opening of the rectum (last part of the large intestine) to the outside of the body.

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Print and Share (PDF 2350 KB) En Español In Chamorro In Urdu In Vietnamese HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted virus. It is passed on through genital contact (such as vaginal and anal sex). It is also passed on by skin-to-skin contact. HPV is not a new virus.

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Common signs are usually warts. These are either genital warts, common warts (usually hands, fingers, or elbows), plantar warts appear on the heels/balls of your feet, and flat warts are slightly raised abrasions on your skin that is typically darker that you.

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There is a treatment were it works by removing parts of the layer of warts by the time.And also a cream called Imiquimod it might enhance your immune system and a ability to fight HPV.

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HPV infection - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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HPV infection - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, modes of transmission, treatment, prevention, including HPV vaccine.

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-Michael douglass is someone that got diagnosed having HPV in 2010.
-There is a film about different types of women that have HPV and the way they feel and the things they have to go through every week.
-There is also a a game which is called "Fight HPV"

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Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic - A Documentary on HPV and Cervical

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Documentary on HPV (The Human Papillomavirus) and Cervical Cancer.

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- There are more than 100 different types of HPV.
- 14 million new cases of sexually transmitted HPV occur in the U.S. each year
- least 79 million people estimated to be currently infected.
- Most people with HPV, though, do not know that they are infected.
- HPV is spread through skin-to-skin contact, not through an exchange of bodily fluid.
- More than 13,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. Over 4,000 women die of cervical cancer each year in the United States.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that infect the skin. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Certain types of HPV cause warts on the hands or feet, and other types can cause warts on the genitals. Some types of genital HPV may cause genital warts, while other types of genital HPV are linked to abnormal cell changes on the cervix (detected through Pap tests) that can lead to cervical cancer. However, this cancer can almost always be prevented through regular screening and, if needed, treatment of abnormal cell changes.

Approximately 14 million new cases of sexually transmitted HPV occur in the U.S. each year, with at least 79 million people estimated to be currently infected. Most people with HPV, though, do not know that they are infected.

Fast Facts

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common STD, with an estimated 80 percent of sexually active people contracting it at some point in their lives; 14 million new infections occur yearly in the United States. About 79 million people - men and women - are thought to have an active HPV infection at any given time.

HPV can infect anyone who has ever had a sexual encounter.

HPV is spread through skin-to-skin contact, not through an exchange of bodily fluid.

In most cases, the virus is harmless and most people have no symptoms. The body clears most HPV infections naturally.

HPV can be contracted from one partner, remain dormant, and then later be unknowingly transmitted to another sexual partner, including a spouse.

Though usually harmless, some types cause cervical cancer if not detected in time. The majority of women with an HPV infection will not develop cervical cancer, but regular screening is crucial.

Certain high-risk strains of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if untreated.

About 11,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. Over 4,000 women die of cervical cancer each year in the United States.

Cervical cancer most commonly takes 10 years to 20 years or more to develop; women who are no longer sexually active should continue to be screened.

Cervical cancer is the first cancer in women to be identified as being caused almost exclusively by a virus.

If an HPV infection is persistent past the age of 30, there is a greater risk of developing cervical cancer.

You can screen (or check) for cervical cancer with a Pap test and/or an HPV test. Ask your healthcare provider which tests are right for you, based on your age and medical history.

Regular screening will detect virtually all pre-cancerous changes and cervical cancers.

Cervical cancer is completely preventable if precancerous cell changes are detected and treated early, before cervical cancer develops.

Latex condoms can reduce-but not totally eliminate-the risk of HPV transmission.

High-risk HPV types are also linked to head and neck cancer (these cancers are uncommon, however).

Thirty percent of oral carcinoma is related to HPV. It is commonly seen in ages 20-39

The risk of contracting oropharayngeal cancer (cancer of the tonsils, back of throat or base of the tongue) heightens 3.4 times with 6 or more oral sex partners

The survival rate for those with HPV-positive head and neck tumors is 85% in non-smoking people. The survival rate drops down to 45-50% for smokers.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that infect the skin. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Certain types of HPV cause warts on the hands or feet, and other types can cause warts on the genitals. Some types of genital HPV may cause genital warts, while other ...