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Human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) is caused by a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family. [5] Many HPV infections cause no symptoms and 90% resolve spontaneously within two years. [1] In some cases, an HPV infection persists and results in either warts or precancerous lesions. [2]
For starters, it does not mean you have cancer—or that you’re destined to develop it.
Papillomaviridae is a family of non-enveloped DNA viruses whose members are known as papillomaviruses. [1] Several hundred species of papillomaviruses, traditionally referred to as "types", [2] have been identified infecting all carefully inspected mammals, [2] but also other vertebrates such as birds, snakes, turtles and fish.
Although 90% of HPV infections are cleared by the body within two years of infection, it is possible for infected cells to undergo a latency (quiet) period, with the first occurrence or a recurrence of symptoms happening months or years later. [4] Latent HPV, even with no outward symptoms, is still transmissible to a sexual partner.
It usually doesn't cause any symptoms or health issues and goes away on its own -- but certain types of HPV can cause cancer if they don't go away. Nearly half of men have genital HPV, study says ...
Many women with HPV infection never develop CIN or cervical cancer. Typically, HPV resolves on its own. [4] However, those with an HPV infection that lasts more than one or two years have a higher risk of developing a higher grade of CIN. [5] Like other intraepithelial neoplasias, CIN is not cancer and is usually curable. [3]
Nearly 1 in 3 men have at least one type of HPV. But the burden of screening for this widespread STI is on women. Experts explain why.
[83] [84] [85] HPV vaccination status does not change screening rates. [84] A number of recommended options exist for screening those 30 to 65. [86] This includes cervical cytology every 3 years, HPV testing every 5 years, or HPV testing together with cytology every 5 years. [86] [84] Screening is not beneficial before age 25, as the rate of ...