HPV Basics

• HPV = “human papillomavirus.” 

• HPV isn’t just one virus, but a group of viruses. Some of these viruses can cause serious health problems like cancer and warts. 

• About 90% of people will get infected with HPV. Most strands of HPV do go away on their own. 

• HPV usually has no symptoms, but you can check out some common symptoms on the next page.