Viruses aren’t living organisms but strands of DNA or RNA that make a home in other living organisms. By doing so, the viruses can survive. The life-cycle of a virus includes gaining entry into a living organism, replicating, and making itself a home. Understanding the life-cycle and how the immune system interacts with HPV can […]
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Genital Warts and HPV
You’ve just found a new, fleshy growth around your genitals… could this be HPV? Certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause lesions or warts in the genital area. These growths can be alarming. You may be wondering – what are these growths? Am I going to have them forever? How can I make […]
HPV Infection 101
Most people know that HPV is spread through skin to skin contact during sexual activity involving the genital area. Although, it is most commonly transmitted through vaginal sex, did you also know that it can also be spread through anal and oral sex too? In the following article, we aim to answer all the questions […]