apilomavirus P (HPV)
HPV stands for human papillomavirus, is a group of more than 100 different types of viruses that includes the virus that causes warts on hands and feet. This guide is for questions and answers about the type of HPV that are sexually transmitted and cause problems like genital warts and changes in the cervix of a woman. If you're sexually active or are thinking about starting to be sexually active, your best protection is to learn about how HPV is transmitted and ways to prevent getting it.
What is HPV? PVH
is a sexually transmitted disease more common. It is also the leading cause precancerous changes in the cervix and cervical cancer. HPV also causes genital warts
Who can be infected with HPV?
At least 1 in 3 sexually active young women had a genital HPV infection. Any sexually active person, whatever their color, race, gender or sexual orientation can get HPV. Although HPV is transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse, if a mother is infected with HPV, Your baby may be infected too. The baby can be infected during childbirth, as a result of vaginal delivery.
How do you get HPV or genital warts?
HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct contact skin to skin to have vaginal intercourse, anal or oral sex with a person who has the infection .
source: young women's health
