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<div>Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV, is a [[DNA|DNA]] [[Virus|virus]] that can affect the [[Skin|skin]] and the moist membranes that line parts of the body. This includes the lining of the [[mouth|mouth]], the [[cervix|cervix]], the [[vagina|vagina]], the [[anus|anus<ref>http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2611.aspx</ref>]].&nbsp;When a person is infected with HPV, the virus can cause serious health problems which includes [[genital warts|genital warts]] and certain [[Cancer|cancers]] (e.g. cervical cancer). The virus can be passed through genital contact, often during vaginal and anal sex. The HPV virus can be prevented by getting HPV vaccines which are safe and effective. The [[vaccine|vaccine]] can protect both [[male|males]] and [[female|females]] against some common types of HPV that could cause health problems. There is currently no treatment for the virus itself<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm</ref>[[|]]. &nbsp;<br><br />
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<div>Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV, is a [[DNA|DNA]] [[Virus|virus]] that can affect the [[Skin|skin]] and the moist membranes that line parts of the body. This includes the lining of the [[mouth|mouth]], the [[cervix|cervix]], the [[vagina|vagina]], the [[anus|anus<ref>http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2611.aspx</ref>]].&nbsp;When a person is infected with HPV, the virus can cause serious health problems which includes [[genital warts|genital warts]] and certain [[Cancer|cancers]] (e.g. cervical cancer). The virus can be passed through genital contact, often during vaginal and anal sex. The HPV virus can be prevented by getting HPV vaccines which are safe and effective. The [[vaccine|vaccine]] can protect both [[male|males]] and [[female|females]] against some common types of HPV that could cause health problems. There is currently no treatment for the virus itself<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm</ref>[[|]]. &nbsp;<br><br />
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