HPV is a common group of viruses, with more than 100 different types. Some types are harmless and go away on their own, while others can cause serious health problems.
Certain high-risk types of HPV can cause:
Cervical cancer
Other genital cancers (vulva, vagina, penis, anus)
Throat and mouth cancers
Low-risk types can cause genital warts.
HPV infections are very common—most people will be exposed at some point in their lives. It is mainly spread through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
https://www.rivm.nl/en/news/vaccination-leads-to-lower-transmission-of-hpv
https://www.msdmanuals.com/home/infections/immunization/human-papillomavirus-hpv-vaccine
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