human papillomavirus (HPV)
Description
A type of
There are over 100 types of HPV. Most types of HPV cause harmless warts on the hands,
fingers, feet and even the face. Some types of HPV cause genital warts, are associated
with an increased risk of several different types of cancer, including cancers of the
cervix,
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