Do I Have HPV (Human Papillomavirus)?

Do you have flat lesions, small cauliflower-like bumps or tiny stemlike protrusions in your genital area (warts usually appear on the vulva or near the anus in women, and on the penis and scrotum, or around the anus in men)?

Do you have rough, raised bumps on your hands and fingers (common warts)?

Do you have hard, grainy growths that usually appear on your heels or feet (plantar warts)?

Do you have flat-topped, slightly raised lesions on your skin (flat warts)?

Do you have discomfort, pain, itching or tenderness in the affected area?

Do you have multiple sexual partners?

Do you often practice unprotected sex (without the use of latex condoms)?

Do you have damaged skin (areas of skin that have been punctured or opened)?

Are you younger than 25?

Have you had a close contact with someone infected with HPV?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV infection is a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are over 100 types of human papillomavirus, and more than 40 types of HPV can be transmitted through sexual contact. HPV infections are very common. It can be said that almost everyone will get some type of HPV at some point in their life. Most people with an HPV infection have no symptoms and do not know they are infected. Also, most HPV infections go away on their own within two years. There is an HPV vaccine that can prevent HPV-related diseases.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have HPV (human papillomavirus). Human papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) nearly 80 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and about 14 million more are infected each year. Although, HPV usually clears up on its own, sometimes may cause health problems such as genital warts and cervical cancer. There are several tests that can help your doctor make a diagnosis if the warts are not visible. There is no cure for HPV, and medications and surgical procedures are used to remove warts.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV is a viral infection that can be transmitted through sexual contact and close skin-to-skin contact. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. Sexually active people who have many sexual partners are more likely to have a genital HPV infection. The common symptom of an HPV is warts that can appear on different areas of your body. Since, HPV is not curable, the warts may go away and then reappear at the same place or elsewhere. Warts can be treated with medication, freezing, burning or surgical removal.