moderate risk
Human Papillomavirus
HPV
When to seek urgent care: Attend cervical screening; usually preventable
Key facts
Family
Papillomaviridae
Type
DNA virus
Severity
Variable
Incubation
Months to years
Vaccine
Yes
Est. cases tracked
8,011
Symptoms
Often asymptomaticWartsCervical changes (late)
Transmission
SexualSkin contact
Prevention
VaccinationSafe sexCervical screening
Treatment
Treatment of lesions; monitoring
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