SEXUAL CONTACT

Most infections transmitted mainly by sexual contact involve oral, anal, or vaginal contact with an infected person.

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WORLDWIDE SPREAD

Human papillomaviruses are distributed worldwide and about 70% of the population will contract the virus at least once in their life.

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SYMPTOMS

Warts, particularly genital warts. Most HPV infections are asymptomatic; however, they can manifest into cancers (cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, tonsil, and larynx).

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SEVERE CASE:

Prevention:

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• Practice safer sex by using a condom.
• Get vaccinated: vaccination should ideally be done prior to becoming sexually active and coming into contact with the HPV virus.
• Routine cervical cancer screening is recommended for women regardless of their HPV vaccination status.

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