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Answer: HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomavirus. HPV is usually harmless and goes away on its own, but some types can lead to cancer or genital warts.

High-Risk and Low-Risk HPV Types:
Low-risk HPV type: Generally, most low-risk genital HPV strains doesn’t cause symptoms and disappears when the body builds immunity to the virus. These strains have no association with cancer but can lead to genital warts.

High-risk HPV type: Infection with high-risk HPV can lead to more extensive cervical dysplasia and certain types of cancer. The most common high-risk strains of HPV—types 16 and 18 cause most HPV-related cancers, including those involving the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, and anus. High-risk HPV strains can also lead to cancers of the throat, tongue, and tonsils.