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HPV

What is HPV?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses. Some of them are spread through sexual contact. Most people have been exposed to HPV. Usually, your immune system controls HPV infections, and they go away on their own and don't cause any health problems, but some need treatment.

There are two categories of sexually transmitted HPV. They are called low-risk HPV and high-risk HPV. Sometimes high-risk HPV infections can stay at the cervix (the lower part of a woman's uterus) for many years. This can lead to cell changes. If these changes are not screened for and treated, they may get worse over time and become cancer.

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  1. HPV (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses. Some of them are spread through sexual contact. Most people have been ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hpv.html - Health Topics
  2. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test What is an HPV test? Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) is a group of more than 100 related viruses that can generally be grouped into two types. These are ... during a biopsy . Why do I need an HPV test? You may need an HPV test to ... you should be tested. What happens during an HPV test? There are two ways to collect the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/human-papillomavirus-hpv-test - Medical Tests
  3. HPV vaccine 
    The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against infection by certain strains of HPV. HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts . HPV has ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007436.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. HPV test 
    The HPV test is used to check for infection with HPV types associated with cervical cancer . Typically, the test ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007534.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Genital warts 
    ... that causes genital warts is called human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are more than 180 types of HPV. Many cause no problems. Some cause warts on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cervical Cancer Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can be treated before they become cancer. An HPV (human papillomavirus) test checks for certain HPV infections that can cause cancer. HPV is a group of viruses that spread through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancerscreening.html - Health Topics
  7. Cervical cancer - screening and prevention 
    Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the HPV (human papilloma virus). HPV is a common virus that spreads through sexual contact. Certain types of HPV are more likely to lead to cervical cancer. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000419.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Oral human papillomavirus infection 
    ... infection is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV can cause genital warts and lead to cervical cancer . Certain types of HPV can cause an infection in the mouth and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007762.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. What Men Need to Know about HPV Video (American Sexual Health Association)  
    ... Search Search What Men Need to Know about HPV HPV—human papillomavirus—is the most common sexually ... penile and anal cancers are very rare. Can HPV infections be treated? There is currently no treatment ...
    https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/what-men-should-know - Videos
  10. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... lasting infection with a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many types of HPV. The types that cause cancer are called "high-risk HPV." High-risk HPV is very common. It can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html - Health Topics
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