How common is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
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Dr. Jill Grimes answered:The CDC estimates that 20 million people, 15% of the population, are actively infected at any given time with sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) in the United States, although many more people do not know they are infected. 6.2 million Americans are newly infected each year. HPV is thought to be the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Over one million people have visible genital warts at any given time in the United States.
The CDC estimates that 20 million people, 15% of the population, are actively infected at any given time with sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) in the United States, although many more people do not know they are infected. 6.2 million... More -
UCLA Health answered:About 20 million Americans, mostly teenagers and young adults, have human papillomavirus (HPV), making it the most common sexually transmitted disease in the nation. The disease, which can be spread by any kind of sexual contact, including oral sex, is so common that 75 percent of adults will be exposed to it sometime in their lives.About 20 million Americans, mostly teenagers and young adults, have human papillomavirus (HPV), making it the most common sexually transmitted disease in the nation. The disease, which can be spread by any kind of sexual contact, including oral sex,... More
