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[0] Human Papilloma Virus (high risk & low risk) [1] HPV is the most common viral STI in US Estimated 20 million men and women currently have HPV 6 million more people become infected with each year It can infect the genitals, anus, mouth, and throat through vaginal and anal intercourse, oral sex and vulva-to-vulva contact [2] Low Risk: can cause genital and anal warts, warts in throat, nose and throat High Risk: can cause abnormal pap tests and increase the risk of developing cervical cancer [3] In 90% of cases, the body's immune system clears HPV naturally within 2 years There are topical solutions for warts available by prescription; do not use over the counter wart removal medication on genitals. Cervical cancer can be treated if caught early; it is detected in women through biopsies of cervical tissue after an abnormal Pap test. [4] 
HPV vaccine available to both men and women By using a barrier method such as: male condoms female condoms dental dams or by abstaining from vaginal and anal intercourse
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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