Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that most people get at some time in their lives through sexual activity. Most of the time people with HPV have no symptoms and do not know they have it. HPV causes genital warts and is the leading cause of cervical cancer.
About 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV. (CDC)
For more information regarding female HPV click here.
For more information regarding male HPV click here.
For more information regarding HPV and STDs go to HIV/STD ToolKit.
Epidemiologists monitor, track, and respond to infectious disease in the community to prevent spread of illness.
Working with providers on the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases, illnesses and other factors relating to health.