HPV

What Does HPV Mean?

HPV means "Human Papillomavirus."

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI).

HPV is usually harmless and does not cause any symptoms, but some types can lead to cancer or genital warts.

Check out the CDC fact sheet on staying healthy and preventing STIs.

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meaning of HPV

"Human Papillomavirus"

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"Human Papillomavirus" is the most common definition for HPV on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
HPV
Definition:Human Papillomavirus
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 5

5: Extremely difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

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