HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It is so common that almost all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. There is currently no test to find out if a person has HPV, especially in the mouth or throat. Some women may receive a HPV test from their gynecologist that will screen for cervical cancer, however, this is only recommend for women ages 30 and younger. HPV can cause genital warts so many people will not be aware they have this virus unless the warts are present.
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SymptomsSymptoms of HPV include genital warts, which are easily detected, as well as cervical cancer and the development of other cancers. In some cases, HPV may have no signs or symptoms and can resolve without any problems at all in certain instances.
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Statistics79 million Americas are currently infected with HPV with 14 million people becoming infected each year. Out of these millions, 340,000 to 360,000 people were infected with genital warts. About one in 100 sexually active adults in the United States have genital warts.
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TransmissionHPV is transmitted through skin to skin contact and sexual intercourse. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection and it can appear on the oral region, genitals, and back of the throat. HPV is spread by people carrying the virus to others that they are sexually involved with,
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