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Is HPV found only in one part of the world or is it found all over the world?
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is believed to be the the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world and isfound all over the world. In fact, according to a 2007 article in The New England Journal of Medicine, 80% of deaths due to cervical cancer, which is closely linked to HPV, occur in developing countries. Source: Agosti, J, et al. (2007). Introducing HPV Vaccine in Developing Countries. The New England Journal of Medicine.
Have a wart on your genitals that is not HPV?
All warts are caused by HPV, wherever they are found on the body. If it is not HPV, it is not, by definition, a wart, but is some other kind of bump.
Where is hpv located?
HPV is most often found on areas of the external skin where trauma or abrasion is most common.
How can you catch HPV if you've been in a faithful relationship?
A person can have HPV for many years before it is found or causes health problems. So there is no way to know if your partner gave you HPV, or if you gave HPV to your partner. HPV should not be seen as a sign that you or your partner is having sex outside of your relationship.
Where can one view HPV pictures?
The "Cancer" section of the website "About" is one place where there are pictures of the HPV virus and its symptoms. These pictures can also be found on the CDC website.
Is there a better approach to preventing HPV than vaccines?
Probably not. Most people first contract HPV shortly after starting sexual activity. If nobody had genital-genital contact until they found a single partner, HPV might be eliminated, but this scenario is not likely.
Where can I find images of hpv?
Images of HPV can be found under website searches, specifically found under the Images tab, or on various health websites. It is also possible to find pictures in health books, if you would like to learn more about the disease.
Can hpv get worse if you're still seeing the person later in life that you found you got if off of?
No they can not.
Can you get HPV from centipedes?
You can not get HPV from centipedes.
Is hpv in your blood?
HPV is not in your blood.
Can smoking increase hpv?
No, once you get HPV you have it forever. You get HPV from intercourse or other skin-to-skin contact. HPV has nothing to do with smoking.
What are nicknames for hpv?
HPV is short for Human Papilloma Virus. In that sense, HPV is the nickname.
