Papillomavirus Outline

HPV
Human Papillomavirus
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What is HPV?
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Human Papillomavirus
About 100 types
Each type affects different parts of the body
Each HPV virus is given a number (HPV type) ● About 30 types affect genitals

History of HPV
● HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) some types cause
● Some HPV types can lead to cervical cancer

How do you get HPV?
● Transmitted through intimate skin to skin contact ● Vaginal, Anal, or oral sex with someone who has HPV
● Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV

Symptoms
● High Risk types cause no symptoms ● Most cases have no symptoms
● Regular cervical cancer screening detects changes (Pap
Smear Test)
● Signs of infections appear weeks, months, or years after infection