Human papillomavirus, or HPV

The human papillomavirus, or the HPV, is a common cause of the sexually transmitted disease. In certain cases, the virus can form warts on various parts of the body, including the feet, of hands and genitals.

There is more than 100 types of HPV, the majority of which to be inoffensive. From these 100, more than 30 types are sexually transmitted. Some types of HPV which cause genital infections can also cause cervical cancer and other gynaecological cancers.