Who is affected by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which causes genital warts, is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a virus.
- In the United States, it is estimated that about 15% of people between the ages 15 to 49 have HPV.1
- HPV infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and occurs in about 40% of sexually active females.2
- It is estimated that about 40% of sexually active adolescent girls are infected with HPV at some time. Most girls have no symptoms.2
- About 40% of women with HPV will develop abnormal pap tests.2
| Author: | Sandy Jocoy, RN | Last Updated: July 2, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease | |
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