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It’s an infection that’s rarely discussed… and yet, it affects almost all sexually active women and men. The human papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is one of the most common infections in the world. Invisible in most cases, it can nevertheless cause changes that our body subtly signals to us… provided we know how to recognize them. So, how can you identify these signs without causing unnecessary alarm? Here’s a simple explanation.
What exactly is HPV?
HPV includes more than 150 types of the virus. Some are benign, others cause small skin or genital warts, and a few high-risk types can be associated with certain cancers .
The virus is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse, whether vaginal, oral, or anal. Most often, it causes no symptoms , making it all the more important to get tested.
Symptoms of HPV
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