What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides an overview of HPV, including how it spreads, its link to cancer, and ways to prevent infection through vaccination and screening.

The American Cancer Society explains what HPV is, how it is commonly spread through skin-to-skin contact, and its role in causing certain cancers. It also provides basic information on HPV infection and its health effects.

The American Cancer Society explains that HPV often causes no signs or symptoms, which is why many infections go unnoticed. When symptoms do occur, they may include genital warts from low-risk HPV types, while high-risk types typically do not cause visible symptoms but can lead to cancer over time. The page emphasizes the importance of screening and prevention because HPV-related cancers can develop without obvious warning signs.

El Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proporciona una descripción general del VPH, incluyendo cómo se transmite, su relación con el cáncer y las formas de prevenir la infección mediante la vacunación y las pruebas de detección.