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HPV

What happens if I am infected with HPV?

It is important to know that there are different types of HPV.  Some types of HPV can cause wart-like growths in the genital area that rarely lead to cancer.  Other types of HPV can infect cells of the cervix and cause them to develop cancer.  Even if you become infected with the types of HPV that can cause cancer, it does not mean that you get cancer.  It only increases your risk of getting cancer.

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