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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 ...
    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 ... precancerous cells and cervical cancer. Other names: genital human papillomavirus, high risk HPV, HPV DNA, HPV RNA What ... References Allina Health [Internet]. Minneapolis (MN): Allina Health; Human Papillomavirus DNA Detection; [reviewed 2018 Jul 4; cited 2025 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/human-papillomavirus-hpv-test - Medical Tests
  3. Genital warts 
    The virus that causes genital warts is called human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV infection is the most common sexually ... 143. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV vaccination. www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccines/ . ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cervical Cancer Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... 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
  5. Oral human papillomavirus infection 
    Human papillomavirus infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection. The infection is caused by the human papilloma ... 19, 2024. Rettig E, Gourin CG, Fakhry C. Human papillomavirus and the epidemiology of head and neck cancer. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007762.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine - what you need to know 
    ... taken in its entirety from the CDC HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine Information Statement (VIS): HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007648.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Genital Warts (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many types of HPV. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genitalwarts.html - Health Topics
  8. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine 
    Why get vaccinated?HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine can prevent infection with some types of human papillomavirus.HPV infections can cause certain types of cancers, including:cervical, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615028.html - Drugs and Supplements
  9. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine (Cervarix) 
    What is HPV?Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. More than half of sexually active men and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610014.html - Drugs and Supplements
  10. Human Papillomavirus (Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health)  
    HPV/Start Here ... HPV ... Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health
    https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/human-papillomavirus - External Health Links
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