HPV Basics
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HPV = “human papillomavirus.”
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HPV isn’t just one virus, but a group of viruses. Some of these viruses can cause serious health problems like cancer and warts.
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About 90% of people will get infected with HPV. Most strands of HPV do go away on their own.
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HPV usually has no symptoms, but you can check out some common symptoms on the next page.
