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What is it?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus. There are more than 100 different types, and more than 30 of these are spread by genital contact.

What are the symptoms?

Most people who have a genital HPV infection don’t have symptoms, and often the virus simply goes away. But if symptoms do occur, they can include:

• Genital warts
• Changes to the cells of the cervix, vulva, anus, or penis

What are the effects?

An increased risk of cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, or penis

Is there a cure?

No, but there is new a vaccine to prevent HPV. Call your health care provider today to see if you could benefit from the vaccine.

While there is no known cure for HPV, if you are a woman, the abnormal cells can be removed before they cause cancer. That’s why its so important to get regular pap smears.

Also, there are treatments for warts. See your health care provider today.