What Is a Human Papillomavirus Infection?
Millions of Americans are affected by various sexually transmitted infections every year. Some are bacterial in nature and can be cured with a course of antibiotics or other treatment options. Some are viruses that can remain in the body indefinitely with outcomes ranging from no symptoms to life-threatening complications.
If you are infected with human papillomavirus, you may be asymptomatic, so it’s possible to pass it on to a partner without knowing you have it. If you do notice symptoms, it’s important to talk to your doctor to discuss treatment options and safety precautions to protect yourself and others.
