2006-11-11 11:21:08 · 6 answers · asked by Keiara-Rody_007 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. Health experts estimate there are more cases of genital HPV infection than any other STI in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6.2 million new cases of sexually transmitted HPV infections are reported every year. At least 20 million people in this country are already infected.
More than 100 different types of HPV exist, most of which are harmless. About 30 types are spread through sexual contact and are classified as either low risk or high risk
2006-11-11 11:22:57 · answer #1 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An HPV is a STD. There are so many differnt kinds of HPV, like it can even be a wart on ur hand, jus an ordinary wart. Most people have it and dont even know they do because it is not active. Certain guys can carry it on their... you know... and then when they have sex can transmot it to their partner and then it will become active and girls can get cervical cancer from it. They just came out with a new shot though and its to protect aginst HPV for girls between the ages of 13-21 . . . But umm yeah thats what an HPV is...
2006-11-11 19:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by alyssa c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is the Human Papilloma Virus and it is spread from skin-to-skin contact. There are over a 100 different strains of the virus, but only so many are actually passed from having sex. Regular warts you get on your hands, feet etc are caused from certain strains of the virus that are not sexually transmitted.
The sexually transmitted strains of HPV can be passed from oral sex, vigorous rubbing, hand-to-genital contact, vaginal and anal intercourse. Condoms cannot even offer 100% safety from the virus. You would have to wear a rubber suit to completely protect yourself!
The very common genital wart we hear about is caused by "low risk" strains of the virus, like 6 & 11. "High risk" strains of the virus, like 16 & 18, have been linked to precancerous and cancerous conditions of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anus in women; and anal dysplasia in men who have anal sex. "High risk" doesn't mean you will definitely get cancer, it just means if you have this type of cancer you should get your check-ups.
HPV is the most common virus there is today, if you have had sex there is a pretty good chance you have been exposed to it. There is no CURE for it, but most people have a good enough immune system to fight it off and into dormancy. Therefore, most people never even know they have it.
Here are a couple of links to give you more information, there is a lot to know about HPV:
2006-11-13 13:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by luv2lotto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HPV is a Human papillomavirus
Human papillomavirus is a member of a group of DNA viruses in the genus Papillomavirus that can infect humans and cause changes in cells leading to abnormal tissue growth. Infection with certain types of HPV can increase the risk of developing some types of cancer
2006-11-11 19:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Ha!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human Papilloma Virus in a nutshell is genital warts.
2006-11-11 19:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by michelle b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human Papillomavirus it is a sexually transmitted disease....that is transmitted with sexual contact.....
2006-11-11 19:26:04 · answer #6 · answered by girlegyrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋