HPV

The most common sexually transmitted infection. Most types are harmless, but 'high-risk' types are the leading cause of cervical cancer.

Discovered in 1907 (warts), 1980s (cancer link) by Harald zur Hausen (Nobel Prize for cancer link)

Skin-to-skin contact, sexual contact

Removal of warts, treatment of precancerous cells

HPV Vaccine (Gardasil), Pap smears, screening

The HPV vaccine is so effective it is expected to virtually eliminate cervical cancer in countries with high vaccination rates!