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The human papillomavirus, a class of viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes, is the cause of human papillomavirus (HPV).

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HPV can cause six different types of cancer, and has long lasting effects as well.

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Some symptoms of HPV include genital warts, common warts, plantar warts, and flat warts.

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Common warts can grow on hands or fingers. They're small, grainy bumps that are rough to the touch. They're usually flesh-colored, white, pink or tan.

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Plantar warts are caused by the same type of virus that causes warts on the hands and fingers. But, because of where they are, they can be painful.

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Flat warts are smaller and smoother than other warts. They generally occur on the face or legs. They're more common in children and teens than in adults.

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Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. They can appear on the genitals, in the pubic area or in the anal canal. Genital warts also can grow inside the vagina.

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It can cause recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, a condition where warts develop in the throat and can obstruct breathing. JORRP is a serious condition that requires surgery to remove the warts and prevent airway obstruction.

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As well as, HPV can be transmitted from mother to baby during vaginal delivery, particularly if the mother has genital warts.While cesarean delivery can reduce the risk of HPV transmission, it's not a foolproof solution and doesn't completely eliminate the risk of RRP.

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Some long term effects of HPV include different types of cancers, your immune systems role, which can be weakened due to HPV and persistent infections within the body.

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A few options for treatment of HPV is medications, surgical, and other procedures to treat HPV.

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Some medications include Salicylic acid, Imiquimod (Zyclara), Podofilox (Condylox), and Trichloroacetic acid. Some surgical and procedure options to remove warts include freezing with liquid nitrogen, called cryotherapy, as well as burning with an electrical current, called electrocautery. Also, surgical removal and laser surgery.