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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> | 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>. 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>. <br> | ||
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Revision as of 00:53, 20 October 2013
Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV, is a DNA virus that can affect the skin and the moist membranes that line parts of the body. This includes the lining of the mouth, the cervix, the vagina, the anus[1]. When a person is infected with HPV, the virus can cause serious health problems which includes genital warts and certain 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 can protect both males and females against some common types of HPV that could cause health problems. There is currently no treatment for the virus itself [2].