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[[HPV]] may lead to a broad spectrum of [[diseases]]. If you are [[infected]] you may have no [[signs]] or [[symptoms]] of [[HPV]] [[infection]] or, you may have increased risk of developing [[cancer]]. | [[HPV]] may lead to a broad spectrum of [[diseases]]. If you are [[infected]] you may have no [[signs]] or [[symptoms]] of [[HPV]] [[infection]] or, you may have increased risk of developing [[cancer]]. | ||
There are over 100 different kinds of [[HPV]] and not all of them cause health problems. Some kinds of [[HPV]] may cause problems such as [[genital warts]], while other kinds of the [[virus]] can cause [[cancer]] of the [[cervix]], [[vagina]], [[vulva]], or [[anus]]. Most of these problems are caused by types ''6, 11, 16 or 18''. | There are over 100 different kinds of [[HPV]] and not all of them cause health problems. Some kinds of [[HPV]] may cause problems such as [[genital warts]], while other kinds of the [[virus]] can cause [[cancer]] of the [[cervix]], [[vagina]], [[vulva]], or [[anus]]. Most of these problems are caused by types ''6, 11, 16 or 18''.<ref name=FDA>{{cite web | title = HPV (human papillomavirus) | url = http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118530.htm#HPV_and_Cancer }}</ref> | ||
==What causes Human papillomavirus?== | ==What causes Human papillomavirus?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus related to the development of certain types of genital cancer, such as cervical cancer. Although many people disregard its existence, it is very common. It is a sexually transmitted virus, generally transmitted through genital contact, such as vaginal and anal sex, however, it may seldom be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact. About half the people who have had sex, will be infected by HPV at some point in time. Although infection by this virus may be harmless in some cases, with some patients never developing any symptoms and going away on its own, it is a matter of public concern, since it may lead to the development of certain types of cancer.[1]
What are the symptoms of Human papillomavirus?
HPV may lead to a broad spectrum of diseases. If you are infected you may have no signs or symptoms of HPV infection or, you may have increased risk of developing cancer.
There are over 100 different kinds of HPV and not all of them cause health problems. Some kinds of HPV may cause problems such as genital warts, while other kinds of the virus can cause cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus. Most of these problems are caused by types 6, 11, 16 or 18.[1]
What causes Human papillomavirus?
Who is at highest risk?
Any person who has ever had sexual contact with another person may be infected by HPV. It may infect both men and women. Among other reasons, the population should be aware of this virus, since people may be infected by it, never developing any symptoms and therefore not knowing that they are infected. The virus may remain in a person, without carrying out any manifestations, for years after that person have had sex.[1]
You are more likely to be infected by HPV, if you have: