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FDA Approves First Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer This document announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Gardasil, the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions and genital warts due to human... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration Frequently Asked Questions About Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines   The human papilloma virus (HPV) infects squamous epithelial cells in the body. Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flat cells that are found on the surface of the skin, cervix, vagina, anus, vulva, he... Details > American Cancer Society Genital HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in Adolescents Fact Sheet   This fact sheet provides answers to questions about genital HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in adolescents. A HPV is a family of viruses that causes an infection on the skin of various areas of the body. ... Details > American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Overview    This page is a backgrounder on human papillomavirus (HPV), the name of a group of viruses that infect the skin. There are more than 70 different types of HPV. The page discusses HPV types and links to... Details > American Social Health Association HPV and Men - CDC Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides a general overview of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) and men. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus. The fact sheet includes information about what the signs and symptoms of... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Human Papillomavirus (HPV)   This page provides important information regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV), including some of the latest cancer trials and information on upcoming vaccines.... Details > National Cervical Cancer Coalition Human Papillomavirus (HPV, genital or venereal warts)   Also available in: Spanish   Answers to common questions and concerns from consumers on venereal (genital) warts, a sexually transmitted disease. These warts are known to be caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).... Details > New York State Department of Health Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts A general overview of the human papillomavirus (HPV) -- the most common causes of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and the types of HPV that can lead to genital warts. The diagnosis, treatment, co... Details > National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer Also available in: Spanish This fact sheet describes the link between human papillomaviruses (HPV) infection and cancer. ... Details > National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health Plantar warts    Plantar warts are noncancerous skin growths on the soles of your feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters your body through tiny cuts and breaks in your skin. Most plantar warts are... Details > Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research