What should you know about human papillomaviruses (hpv)?

Can cause disease. Hpv is a group of viruses that can cause warts, venereal warts and cancer. Some types of hpv are benign. There is an excellent vaccine that can prevent infection and cancer available for young men and women.

Avoid if possible. One of the most common stds. Sexually transmitted. About 70% of sexually active americans are carriers. See a doc if you think you have it. For more: www.Peedoc.Com @thepeedoc.

CausesCancer/Prevent. HPV Virus is Human Pappiloma Virus is a family of viruses that infect humans and cause infection in mucus membrane and skin.It can cause warts in some people and can cause cancer of the cevix,vagina,penis,anus and mouth.HPV16&18 cause 2/3 of cancers. The infection can be prevented by active immunization with HPV Vaccine,sexual abstinence and use of condoms.