COMMON NAME
A common name that people use for this is just HPV.
A common name that people use for this is just HPV.
What kind of infection is it
Human papillomavirus is viral.
Human papillomavirus is viral.
How does it spread
Most often during vaginal and anal sex. HPV may also be passed on during oral sex and genital-to-genital contact.
Most often during vaginal and anal sex. HPV may also be passed on during oral sex and genital-to-genital contact.
What signs can you have
You most likely would have warts in the genital area or you can get cervical cancer.
You most likely would have warts in the genital area or you can get cervical cancer.
Can it be cured
It can't be cured but it can go away on its own. It takes about 2 years to clear up.
It can't be cured but it can go away on its own. It takes about 2 years to clear up.
Can it be treated
it can be treated by HPV vaccines.
it can be treated by HPV vaccines.
What age group gets it the most
people ages from 14 - 24.
people ages from 14 - 24.