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HPV & Genital Warts quiz

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  • What type of virus is HPV?
    HPV is a nonenveloped, double-stranded DNA virus.
  • How many types of HPV are there, and how many are sexually transmitted?
    There are over 200 types of HPV, with more than 40 being sexually transmitted.
  • What is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States?
    HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
  • What percentage of sexually active people are estimated to be infected with HPV in their lifetime?
    About 80-90% of sexually active people will be infected with HPV during their lifetime.
  • What are genital warts and what causes them?
    Genital warts are benign epithelial growths caused by certain sexually transmitted types of HPV.
  • What is the incubation period for HPV infection?
    The incubation period for HPV infection is typically 3-4 months.
  • Why are most people unaware they have an HPV infection?
    Most HPV infections are asymptomatic, so people often do not know they are infected.
  • What cancers can persistent HPV infection lead to?
    Persistent HPV infection can lead to cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.
  • How are genital warts diagnosed?
    Genital warts are diagnosed by visual inspection.
  • How is HPV detected in cases that may lead to cancer?
    HPV is detected through cervical cancer screening using a Pap smear.
  • What is the main cause of cervical cancer?
    HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer.
  • What is the effectiveness of medications for genital warts?
    Medications can remove visible warts but do not clear the HPV infection itself.
  • What is the purpose of cervical cancer screening?
    Cervical cancer screening identifies high-risk HPV types and precancerous cells to treat them before cancer develops.
  • What is the HPV vaccine and who is it recommended for?
    The HPV vaccine protects against nine high-risk types and is recommended for adolescents, typically before sexual activity.
  • How does immunity from the HPV vaccine compare to natural infection?
    The HPV vaccine induces a stronger immune response than natural infection, greatly reducing genital warts and cervical cancer incidence.