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Important facts about HPV: 1  HPV infection spreads from one person to another through sexual contact involving the anus, mouth, or vagina. The virus can be spread, even if you do not see the warts.  You may not see warts for 6 weeks to 6 months after becoming infected. You may not notice them for years.
HPV affects both men and women and can cause warts, or papillomas, on the genitals and around the anus, as well as at other sites. The virus is passed through direct contact, including sexual contact. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (Source: CDC). Certain strains of HPV can cause precancerous changes in cells in the area where the infection occurs. The infection can lead to different types of cancers, including cervical cancer in women. Cancer-causing HPVs are referred to as high-risk, carcinogenic, or oncogenic HPVs.