How many forms of HPV are there?

Answer 1

More than 100 different types of HPV exist, most of which are harmless. About 30 types are spread through sexual contact.

Answer 2

There are mutliple strains of HPV..some can cause cancer..some are more begnign..you should have the doctor do a Pap smear on you and they can diagnose and talk with you about the type of HPV you may have..what is sad is that you can have HPV and not know it without being tested...it doens't appear as a discharge or pain..

Answer 3

More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized.

* In women, the virus that causes genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV) can infect the cervix, vagina, vulva, urethra, and the groin or anal areas. HPV can cause abnormal changes in cells of the cervix. Women who are infected with certain types of HPV are more likely than other women to have an abnormal Pap test. The types of HPV that cause visible warts usually are not the same types that cause abnormal cervical cell changes.
* In men, HPV can infect the penis, scrotum, urethra, groin, or anal area.
* In children, HPV can infect the genital area. A child can get genital warts in several ways. Any child with genital warts needs to be evaluated by a health professional to determine the cause and to assess for possible sexual abuse.