Who is affected by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

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Who is affected by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which causes genital warts, is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a virus.

In the United States, it is estimated that about 15% of people between the ages 15 to 49 have HPV.¹
HPV infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and occurs in about 40% of sexually active females.²
It is estimated that about 40% of sexually active adolescent girls are infected with HPV at some time. Most girls have no symptoms.²
About 40% of women with HPV will develop abnormal pap tests.²

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2007). Human Papillomavirus: HPV information for Clinicians. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/hpv-clinicians-brochure.htm.
American Academy of Pediatrics (2006). Human papillomavirus. In LK Pickering et al., eds., Red Book: 2006 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 27th ed., pp. 473–477. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Author	Sandy Jocoy, RN
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Last Updated	July 2, 2008

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Last updated:	July 02, 2008
Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN
Reviewed By:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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