What Is a Human Papillomavirus Infection?
3. What Complications Can Occur?
A small percentage of HPV strains can cause cancer. The most frequent is cervical cancer; however, cancerous cells can develop anywhere in the genital area or in the mouth or throat.
Specifically, Types 16 and 18 are considered high-risk HPV, as they lead to most of the cancer cases caused by the virus. There is no way of knowing what strain of HPV you may come into contact with, so early detection is vital to fighting the most dangerous types.
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