HPV Infection
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Facts about HPV infection:
About 20 million people in the US are infected by the human papillomavirus.
HPV infection is the most common
sexually transmitted disease
.
HPV infection is an important cause of
cervical cancer
.
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HPV Infection Risk Factors
Related Conditions
Cervical cancer
Genital warts
LGV infection
Molluscum contagiosum
Venereal disease
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Genital sores
Penile sore
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Vaginal sores
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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2008
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HPV Infection References:
Anhang R, Goodman A, Goldie SJ. HPV communication: review of existing research and recommendations for patient education. CA Cancer J Clin. 2004 Sep-Oct;54(5):248-59.
Damasus-Awatai G, Freeman-Wang T. Human papilloma virus and cervical screening. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Dec;15(6):473-7.
Moscicki AB. Human papilloma virus, papanicolaou smears, and the college female. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2005 Feb;52(1):163-77, ix.
