First it is HPV and second it IS sexually transmitted, It is the most common STD in the US, some people estimate that 55% of young people have it, some strains of it cause genital warts, but this is pretty rare, of more concern, it is the lead cause of cervical cancer in women and a woman who has it needs to get frequent and regular checks. There is now a vaccine avialable for women but I don't know what if any effect it has on a woman already exposed to the virus.
Also, don't assume that her having it means that she has been unfaithful because most of the time men are carriers but don't show any symptoms, which means you could have been carrying it around for years, not knowing, and she could have gotten it from you.
It is really a good idea for all teenage girls to get the vaccine for HPV if possible, before becoming sexually active.
2006-09-25 02:53:44
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answered by elgüero 5
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answered by Lorenzo 3
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The human papilloma virus, or HPV, refers to a group of viruses which cause warts on the skin and the genital region. The types of HPV that cause genital warts (known as condylomata acuminata) are spread by sexual activity. Sexually transmitted HPV is an important causal factor in cervical and anal cancers. People with damaged immune systems are at increased risk of HPV-related cancers.
2006-09-25 02:46:33
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answered by Karen J 5
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"HPV" redirects here. For human-powered vehicles, see human-powered transport. For other uses, see HPV (disambiguation).
The Papillomavirus article covers the general biological features of human and animal papillomaviruses.
Papillomaviruses are a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted environmentally or by casual skin-to-skin contact.
A separate group of about 30 HPVs are typically transmitted through sexual contact. Genital HPV infection is very common, with estimates suggesting that up to 75% of women will become infected with one or more of the sexually-transmitted HPV types at some point during adulthood (Baseman 2005). Some sexually-transmitted HPVs, such as types 6 and 11, can cause genital warts. However, most HPV types that infect the genitals tend not to cause noticeable symptoms. Persistent infection with a subset of about a dozen so-called "high-risk" sexually-transmitted HPVs, including types 16 and 18, can lead to the development of cancer of the cervix. HPV infection is a necessary factor in the development of nearly all cases of cervical cancer (Walboomers 1999).
Cervical Pap smear testing is used to detect HPV-induced cellular abnormalities. This allows targeted surgical removal of pre-cancerous lesions prior the development of invasive cervical cancer. In the absence of Pap testing or treatment, about 1% of women with genital HPV infections will eventually go on to develop cervical cancer. Although the widespread use of Pap testing has reduced the incidence and lethality of cervical cancer in developed countries, the disease still kills several hundred thousand women per year worldwide. A recently-approved HPV vaccine that blocks initial infection with several of the most common sexually-transmitted HPV types may lead to further decreases in the incidence of HPV-induced cancer (Lowy and Schiller 2006).
2006-09-25 02:45:31
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answered by Smokey 5
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It leads to cervical cancer.
What is the HPV virus?
The human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are a group of more than 70 different types of virus. They are given numbers to distinguish them. HPV's can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. Some of the HPV viruses can cause genital warts - those numbered HPV 6 and HPV 11. These two are sometimes called low risk because they are not associated with cervical cancer.
2006-09-25 02:44:54
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answered by . 6
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Is is not hvp, it is actually hpv which stands for Human Papilloma Virus. It really is not sexually transmitted. It is just an infection pretty much like yeast. Medication will get rid of it in no time.
Stop worrying.
2006-09-25 02:47:52
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answered by RACQUEL 7
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2016-04-29 14:52:00
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answered by Anonymous
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It's HPV, Human Papillovirus, the most common STD in the world and the root cause of 90% of cervical cancer.
2006-09-25 02:45:17
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answered by Akkakk the befuddled 5
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I think you mean the HPV Virus.
HPV stands for human papilloma virus. It causes warts including verrucae. Its not something everyone gets and its not necessarily sexually spread. If shes ever had a cold sore (herpes) or warts and Verrucae then this is quite easily spread to genitalia.
2006-09-25 02:46:35
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answered by heleneaustin 4
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think you mean hpv, human papiloma virus? something like that, its not sexually transmitted, all girls can get it. its supposed to be the first sign of cervical cancer, but usually they find it on a smear and it goes away on its own. just means she'll have to have more regular smear tests than normal
2006-09-25 02:45:28
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answered by officegirluk 3
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