Tag: STI prevention

  • HPV/Genital Warts

    HPV/Genital Warts Definition and Description of HPV/Genital Warts Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which cause genital warts. HPV/genital warts are non-cancerous growths on the genital area, caused by specific strains of the virus. These warts can appear as small bumps or groups of bumps in the…

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Definition and Description of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which are crucial for fighting off infections. If left untreated, HIV reduces the number of these cells, making the body more vulnerable to infections…

  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV/Genital Warts)

    Human Papillomavirus (HPV/Genital Warts) Definition and Description of Human Papillomavirus (HPV/Genital Warts) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 200 related viruses, with more than 40 of them transmitted through direct sexual contact. Among these, types 6 and 11 are most commonly associated with genital warts, which are small growths or lumps that…