Genital HPV Infection
Genital human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. and it strikes both men and women. Most people who are infected with HPV do not know they are infected because there are virtually no symptoms. However, HPV cause cervical cancer in women.
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Contracting HPV
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Like other sexually transmitted disease, you get HPV via vaginal and anal intercourse. It is possible for a pregnant mother to give HPV to her baby during delivery but this rarely happens.
Symptoms
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HPV is the prominent cause of genital warts, cervical cancer and other cancers of the genitals and anus. Most often, people with HPV will display no symptoms.
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Treatment
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There are no medications to stop HPV once you are infected, but most often your immune system will eventually destroy the virus.
Common Sexually Transmitted Disease
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According to the Mayo Clinic, about half of all sexually active adults have been infected by HPV at some point. In the U.S., 20 million people are infected by the virus.
Prevention/Solution
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The use of condoms will greatly cut down your risk of passing on or contracting HPV. Women can receive a vaccine to prevent cancer. Monogamy is the best way to prevent the spread of HPV.
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