Genital HPV is one of the most common STDs, along with genital herpes. It is transmittable even when condoms are used, making prevention especially challenging.
Some types can cause genital warts while others can cause cervical cancer.
New treatments and large-scale educational initiatives are making HPV and genital warts easier to manage. In addition, educational campaigns like ASHA's are raising the awareness of consumers and health care providers about this common and potentially harmful disease.