Per CDC:
Human papillomavirus HPV is the most common STI. There are many different types of HPV. While most do not cause any health problems, some types can cause genital warts and cancers. Vaccines can stop these health problems from happening. HPV is a different virus than HIV and HSV (herpes).
Key points
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated.
People who are sexually active can get HPV.
Signs and symptoms
Genital HPV often has no symptoms, but it can cause serious health problems, even without symptoms.
Most people with HPV never develop symptoms or health problems from it.
In most cases (9 out of 10), HPV goes away on its own within two years without health problems. When HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. The types of HPV that cause warts do not cause cancer.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you notice any of the following in your genital area, mouth, or throat:
Warts
Unusual growths
Lumps
Sores
What are the symptoms of genital warts?
Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area. They can be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. The warts may go away, stay the same, or grow in size or number. A healthcare provider can usually diagnose genital warts by looking at them. Genital warts can come back, even after treatment.
To learn more visit: About Genital HPV Infection | STI | CDC
