Is Hpv an Std

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. HPV vaccines can prevent some of the health effects HPV causes. Basic fact sheets answer general questions about STDs.

Can you get rid of HPV once you have it?

There is currently no cure for an existing HPV infection, but for most people it would be cleared by their own immune system and there are treatments available for the symptoms it can cause. You can also get the HPV vaccine to protect yourself against new infections of HPV which can cause genital warts or cancer.

Is HPV and STD the same thing?

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is a different virus than HIV and HSV (herpes).