\uf0d8 There are over 100 different viruses that are a part of the HPV
family of which about 40 types are sexually transmitted to
genital tissues.
\uf0d8 Certain HPV types can cause cervical cancer and do not cause
genital warts. Over 95% of cervical cancers are associated with
HPV.
\uf0d8 Some HPV types have also been linked to anal cancers,
especially among people living with HIV.
\uf0d8 Some clinical providers are doing anal pap testing though at
this time it is not recommended by the CDC.
\uf0d8 A few HPV types cause warts to grow in the genital and anal
area, however only 7% of HPV cases have visible warts.
\uf0d8 Common sites of infection are the cervix, vagina, vulva,
perineum, anus, rectum, penile shaft, corona of penis, scrotum.
\uf0d8 Most people with genital HPV infections will show no symptoms
(no visible warts, normal Pap tests).
\uf0d8 HPV can shed from infected skin\/membranes and can be
transmitted without the presence of any warts through direct
contact.
\uf0d8 The vast majority of people (probably greater than 90%) with
HPV will self-resolve the infection within two years.
\uf0d8 There is no cure for HPV, but there are treatments for removal
of warts and abnormal cell growth. These treatments remove
the visible wart and\/or abnormal cell growths but they do not
clear the underlying HPV infection. Warts and abnormal Paps
can come back even after treatment.
\uf0d8 Regular Pap tests for women are extremely important for
prevention of cervical cancer.
\uf0d8 Condoms are a good barrier to HPV for areas they cover.
Transmission occurs when infected areas are not covered by
condoms \u2013 or with viral shedding to areas not covered with
condoms.
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