This isn’t meant to scare people. It’s meant to inform, prevent, and talk about what almost no one wants to talk about…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. According to figures from the Ministry of Health, four out of five people will contract it at some point in their lives. Despite its high prevalence, many myths and misinformation still exist about its transmission, consequences, and prevention.

What is HPV and how is it classified?
HPV is a group of more than 100 types of viruses that affect the skin and mucous membranes. It is classified into two main categories according to its oncogenic risk:

Low-risk HPV: This type is associated with benign lesions, such as genital warts and mild cellular changes that do not usually develop into cancer.
High-risk HPV: This type includes approximately 15 types of the virus that can cause cancer, primarily cervical cancer, but also other cancers such as anal, penile, vulvar, vaginal, and oropharyngeal cancer.