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85% OF PEOPLE WILL GET HPV IN THEIR LIFETIME
85% OF PEOPLE WILL GET HPV IN THEIR LIFETIME
But what is it? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses. It is highly infectious and can cause cell mutations that lead to various cancers. In most cases, this virus presents as genital warts.
HPV infections are very common and young adults are at highest risk for exposure. 75% of HPV infections occur In people 15-24 years of age. Scroll down to learn more about HPV and the vaccine to prevent HPV-related cancers.
HOW CAN YOU GET HPV?
HPV is spread through genital or skin-to-skin content, usually through sexual activity. The virus can spread even when no symptoms are present! While most cases of HPV will resolve on their own in under two years, some high-risk strains can lead to cancer.
There are six types of HPV-related cancers: cervical, vaginal, vulva, penile, anal, and oral. HPV causes more than 36,000 cases of cancer a year In the United States.Â
HPV INFECTIONS AND DETECTION
HPV INFECTIONS AND DETECTION
There is no treatment for HPV infection but there are procedures to remove damaged cells if the disease progresses. Genital warts is how most people find out they have HPV. Genital warts look like red bumps on your genitals, they can vary in size.
Usually HPV is detected for females via a pap smear at the gynecologist. The pap smear is a cervical cancer screening. Anal pap smears are also given to populations who have a higher risk of anal HPV infection.
Cancer is commonly screened for at other routine physician visits, including dental exams, who will exam your mouth and throat.
Fortunately, HPV vaccination is highly effective in preventing infection and preventing the development of related cancers.
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