Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV infection commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). Certain types of HPV infection cause cervical cancers. More than 100 varieties of human papillomavirus (HPV) exist.
Different types of HPV infection cause warts on different parts of your body. For example, some types of HPV infection cause plantar warts on the feet, while others cause warts that mostly appear on the face or neck.
Vaccines can help protect against the strains of genital HPV most likely to cause genital warts or cervical cancer.
Definition: Mayo Clinic Staff
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