Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that affects the skin in the genital area, as well as a female's cervix. Depending on the type of HPV involved, symptoms can be in the form of wart-like growths, or abnormal cell changes. For additional information on HPV go to the CDC website for HPV.

FACT SHEETS:

Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet

American Social Health Association (asha)

TO SEE A PICTURE:

Electron Micrograph Images

WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT GENITAL WARTS

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

FOR INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATEMENT IN RI:

STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House

Highlights

STD/STI Factsheets
An A-Z List of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections