Problem
Human papillomavirus
Other Names:
Human papilloma virusHPV
Nature:
Human papillomavirus HPV) is the agent for a sexually transmitted disease that can cause genital warts, although the infection does not always cause symptoms. Some strains of the virus, including human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16), increase a woman's risk of cervical cancer and have been associated with with head and neck cancers. A possible causal route for HPV into the upper respiratory tract, is via oral sex.
Broader Problems:
Viruses Related Problems:
Oral sexReoviruses Aggravates:
Genital wartsCervical cancerMalignant neoplasm of mouth and throatRecurrent respiratory papillomatosis Strategies:
Preventing cervical cancer Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
G: Very specific problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST