HPV in summary
- HPV is a very common virus. Up to 80% of individuals will be infected with a genital HPV at some time during their lives
- Your first sexual experience puts you at risk of infection
- Infection with HPV does NOT imply either infidelity or promiscuity
- HPV infection can persist in the body without causing any problems for many years
- If you get HPV you will not require treatment (unless you develop abnormal cells) nor will you partner
- A strong immune system can help your body to fight HPV infection.
Last updated: 17/03/2011
