Which of the followings are correct about HPV? The Facts of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Facts about Human Papillomavirus

Human Papillomavirus is commonly called HPV. It is an infectious disease spread primarily via skin-toskin contact. The chance of contracting some form of HPV in the future is about 80% (Chen 2020). The virus can cause genital and penile cancers. Not all HPV infections can cause cancer. HPV is the most commonly transmitted sexually in the United States. Therefore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that every teenager and young adult receive the HPV vaccination (CDC, 2021). It is safe and effective to prevent HPV infection. Women aged 21 to 65 who have not received the vaccine should be screened for cervical cancer (CDC, 2021). Cont…