Anyone who has ever been sexually active needs to know about HPV

Although HPV (human papilloma virus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI), it is very different from HIV and HSV. Here’s all you need to know.

Human papillomavirus or HPV is very common among sexually active men and women. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers. The good news is that there are vaccines in the world that can prevent these health problems.

It is, however, all the more important for women to know about this infection, as they have more chances of getting infected than men, according to Dr Anita Kant, director, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad.

Here, we answer some of the most common questions about HPV: