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August 21, 2020 at 8:43 am #3929Keymaster
Follow this topic to learn about Human papillomavirus (HPV)
August 21, 2020 at 8:52 am #3930Question
ModeratorWhat is HPV?
August 21, 2020 at 8:55 am #3931KeymasterWhat is HPV?
HPV is a common group of viruses. There are over 100 different types. It does not cause any problems in most people, but some types can cause genital warts or cancer.
HPV infects the skin and moist membranes such as the lining of the mouth or throat, the cervix, vagina, vulva and anus.August 21, 2020 at 8:56 am #3932Question
ModeratorCan I still get vaccinated even though I’m not sexually active?
August 21, 2020 at 8:58 am #3933KeymasterCan I still get vaccinated even though I’m not sexually active?
August 21, 2020 at 8:59 am #3934Question
ModeratorHow much does HPV Vaccine cost?
August 21, 2020 at 9:01 am #3935KeymasterHow much does HPV Vaccine cost?
In Nigeria, two boosters cost about ₦30,000 and 3 boosters is ₦45000.
In the UK, it is free up to age 25, and afterwards you’d pay £470 for 3 boosters.August 21, 2020 at 9:06 am #3936Question
ModeratorIs HPV an STD?
August 21, 2020 at 9:10 am #3937KeymasterIs HPV an STD?
Yes, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)
August 21, 2020 at 9:16 am #3938Question
ModeratorWhat are symptoms of HPV in females?
August 21, 2020 at 9:18 am #3940KeymasterWhat are symptoms of HPV in females?
HPV has no symptoms, so people who have it may not know they have it.
August 21, 2020 at 9:19 am #3941Question
ModeratorHow is HPV spread?
August 21, 2020 at 9:21 am #3942KeymasterHow is HPV spread?
You can get HPV when you have sex whether oral, vaginal, or anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus even though they are not showing any signs or symptoms. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex.
August 21, 2020 at 9:22 am #3943Question
ModeratorDoes HPV cause health problems?
August 21, 2020 at 9:22 am #3944KeymasterDoes HPV cause health problems?
It does not cause any problems in most people, but some types can cause genital warts or cancer.
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