Human papillomavirus infection
Also called: HPV
Many people with HPV don't develop any symptoms but can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms may include warts on the genitals or surrounding skin.
Common symptoms: itching or warts
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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Symptoms · Common warts. Common warts appear as rough, raised bumps and usually occur on the hands and fingers. · Plantar warts. Plantar warts are hard, grainy ...
When symptoms do occur, the most common sign of the virus is warts in your genital area. Genital warts are rough, cauliflower-like lumps that grow on your skin.
Most people with HPV don't have any symptoms or health problems. Sometimes HPV can cause genital warts. Some types of HPV can cause cancer.
Feb 6, 2024 · Genital HPV often has no symptoms, but it can cause serious health problems, even without symptoms. · Warts · Unusual growths · Lumps · Sores ...
Mar 22, 2024 · Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of related viruses. They can cause warts on different parts of your body. There are more than 200 types.
HPV does not usually cause any symptoms. Most people who have it do not realise and do not have any problems. But sometimes the virus can cause painless growths ...
May 7, 2024 · The most common symptoms of HPV in men or people assigned male at birth include warts, odd growths, bumps, or sores in the following areas.
Apr 30, 2024 · Cutaneous HPV types live on the skin. These types of HPV can cause warts on areas such as the arms, chest, hands, or feet.
Most people with HPV have no symptoms and feel totally fine, so they usually don't even know they're infected. Most genital HPV infections aren't harmful at ...
The most common symptoms of HPV infection are genital warts or abnormalities in the cervical smear. Consult your GP or Sexual Health Clinic.
