What has zero symptoms, but the ability to cause you and your loved ones endless pain?
If you said HPV (Human Papillomavirus) you're right!
FACT: HPV is NOT Gential Warts!
FACT: There are more than 100 different strains (or types) of HPV, and approximately 40 of those are sexually transmitted and affect the genitals.
FACT: You can contract HPV without having intercourse!
FACT: 10% of virgins have HPV!
FACT: High risk strains of HPV can cause cancer (cervical, oral etc.)
The FACTS are scary.
What surprises you the most? Leave your comments below.
Watch Dr. Oz tomorrow, October 11, 2012
HPV Chat With Dr. Oz
Thurs, Oct 11, 5:30 – 6 pm EDT
HuffPost Live
NCCC Chapter Leaders Sandy Fisher (New Jersey) and Michelle Appel Prigo (New York) will be guests on the show!
Preview the Show!
Don't know much about HPV?
Visit these websites: www.nccc-online.org, http://www.ashastd.org/, http://www.sharecare.com/topic/hpv
Test your knowledge with this quiz: HPV QUIZ
So really, What surprises you the most?
Please leave your comments below.
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