Human papillomavirus
They cause warts.[1] Some of them may cause cancer. There are over 100 different virus types in this group. About 30 virus types can be transmitted sexually. About 12-15 can cause cancer.
A first step in treatment is the use of salicylic acid. This is available in pharmacies, usually without a prescription. If this does not help, the wart can be frozen, and destroyed that way, or a laser can be used to destroy it. If this still does not help, different methods of chemotherapy can be used.
Other websites
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) from University of California, Santa Barbara's SexInfo
- hpv-centrum - Video and info from the HPV, hpv centrums in Hungary
- CDC fact sheet - HPV fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
References
- ↑ Gordon, Marsha; Alice E. Fugate The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beautiful Skin Penguin Group 1998 page 192