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What causes hpv?
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HPV is a Virus: Nothing causes hpv. Hpv is human papilloma virus. The virus is usually benign in humans. 96% of humans are exposed to at least one strain by the time they are 26. There is now vaccine to prevent cancer covering four of the strains that cause cervical or rectal or throat cancer in humans.
Answered 4/29/2018
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HPV is a virus.: Genital human papillomavirus (hpv) is a common virus. Most sexually active people in the United States (U.S.) may have hpv at some time in their lives. There are more than 40 types of hpv that are passed on through sexual contact. These types can infect the genital areas of men and women, including the skin on and around the penis or anus. They can also infect the mouth and throat.
Answered 6/5/2014
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