i'm writing a research paper on HPV, so i decided to share w/ ya'll a little summary i composed.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus. Certain straints of the virus can cause cervical cancer for women. cancer = death.
- most women (15-49) who are sexually active will get the infection at some time in their lives.
- having multiple partners will increase your chance of contracting it. - condom cannot prevent it b/c it's transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, not by exchange of bodily fluid, although using condom can certainly reduce the risk.
- most people, especially men, do not show symtoms. just b/c his genital area looks normal, doens't mean he won't pass the virus to you. solutions: 1) take the iniative to prevent its transmission. 2) get your pap smear. the sooner it's discovered, the sooner you can treat it, and the more likely you will continue to live.
that's all from me.
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