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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a member of a family of viruses that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, genital warts) and other changes to cells. Infection with certain types of HPV increases the risk of developing cervical cancer. Also called human papillomavirus.

For more information about HPV, please view the article from the National Cancer Institute: Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers.

Information about the HPV test can be found in the University of Michigan Healthwise Knowledgebase: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test.

About the HPV vaccine

From the University of Michigan Healthwise Knowledgebase: Should my daughter get the HPV vaccine?

From the National Cancer Institute: HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccines for Cervical Cancer

See Also:

• U-M expert offers parents facts about HPV and the new vaccine for girls
• About HPV Vaccines--from the National Cancer Institute
  
  
• U-M experts weigh-in on HPV vaccine recommendations
  
  Genital Warts
  -from the University of Michigan Health System's Healthwise Knowledgebase

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