Interesting Facts
How many forms are there of HPV?
Over 100
What does HPV stand for?
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Do people usually see symptoms of HPV infection?
No.
True or False: There is no cure for HPV.
True.
HPV causes more mouth and throat _____ than smoking
Cancers
True or False: HPV can increase your risk to get other health issues such as cancer.
True.
What type of infection is it?
A viral infection.
What type of testing can you get to see if you have HPV?
Blood testing.
What usually happens to the infection over time?
They usually go away on their own.
HPV vaccine protects against how many kinds of cancer?
6
How many percent of oral cancers are related to HPV?
30%
True or False: HPV always leads to a form of cancer.
False.
How can you tell if you have HPV?
If you see warts appearing and have very itchy skin.
Do women who've received the HPV vaccine still need to have Pap tests?
Yes
What is the optimal age for the vaccine?
9-12 years old
About how many women die each year from HPV related health issues? (hint: cervical cancer)
4,000 people
How many cases of HPV are reported each year (in the US)?
Three million.
Can HPV lead to cancer in both males and females?
Yes.
What does HPV vaccine do?
Protects against genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer.
_____ million Americans are infected with HPV.
79
Out of who are people HPV positive with neck/head tumors, who has a higher survival rate? (smokers or non-smokers)
The non-smokers.
How is the disease spread?
Sexually.
What is one common thing that shows up when you have HPV?
Genital Warts
True or False: There is a specific treatment for HPV that can be used to get rid of the infection when someone gets it.
False.
Every year _____ people in the U.S. develop HPV related cancer
36,000