Human Papillomavirus (Hpv)

Human Papillomavirus, which has a few variants, is the most common sexually transmitted infection. About 14 million people become newly infected each year, while currently 79 million people, young and old, are living with this infection. Unfortunate estimates are that most sexually-active individuals will get at least one type of Human Papillomavirus infection at some point in their lives. This crucial volume offers young readers and researchers a means of understanding this infection and its ramifications. Readers are provided with insight into what it is, what causes it, how people live with it, and treatment and prevention.