Category What is HPV?

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world — the CDC estimates that nearly every sexually active person will get at least one strain of human papillomavirus at some point in their lifetime. Yet despite how widespread…

Last updated: June 8, 2026 Quick Answer HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. It spreads through skin-to-skin and sexual contact, and there are more than 200 types — low-risk types cause warts, while high-risk types can…