Definition: Human papillomavirus
(HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted
disease (STD) in the world. More than 60 types of HPV have been
identified. Some types of the virus cause common skin warts. About
one-third of the HPV types are spread through sexual contact and live
only in genital tissue. Low-risk types of HPV cause genital warts,
the most recognizable sign of genital HPV infection. Other high-risk
types of HPV cause cervical cancer and other genital cancers. There
are usually no symptoms. Treatments include topical agents,
cyrosurgery, laser therapy, electrocauterisation, and surgical
removal.
Also Known As: genital warts, condydoma
acuminata
Alternate Spellings: human papilloma
virus
Common Misspellings: human pappiloma virus,
human pappilloma virus
