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>>>>Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV; also known as genital warts) (viral)

	Incidence:	20 million infected in US 5.5 million new cases annually for US 50-70% of sexually active adults are HPV(+)25% of Americans 12+ has HPV
	Transmission:	Direct skin-to-infected skin contact. Can be spread through oral, anal and vaginal sex, mutual masturbation, mother to child (rare)
	Symptoms:	Sometimes no symptoms Could be 6 months before symptoms develop but are still contagious Small, flat flesh-colored or cauliflower looking bumps (warts).
	Results:	-Reoccurrence/persistent warts -Pre-cancerous changes -Leading cause of cervical cancer -Labor and Delivery complications
	Treatment:	Liquid nitrogen (freezing), laser, topical meds, surgical removal; warts may be removed, but underlying viral infection can’t be cured (recurrence is a problem)
	Risk Factors:	Early sexual experience Multiple partners Association of sex and alcohol Partners having multiple partners Anal sex Hispanic and Black race