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<p>Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common of all sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). HPV has many different strains that can infect both males and females. The virus is spread through <a href="/health/hpv/how-human-papillomavirus-hpv-spread">skin-to-skin</a> contact, often by oral, vaginal or anal sex. HPV is now known to increase the risk of <a href="/health/cervical-cancer/what-is-cervical-cancer">cervical cancer</a> in women and <a href="/health/hpv/what-health-risks-hpv-men">other kinds of cancers</a> in men. <a href="/health/hpv/can-human-papillomavirus-infection-prevented">Learn how to prevent HPV infection</a> to reduce your risk of cervical cancer.</p>

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79 million
Number of people in the U.S. currently infected with HPV
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Heidi Fantasia	Q	Can I get human papillomavirus (HPV) again?
Heidi Fantasia	A	Yes, you can get HPV again. There are more than 100 different strains (or types) of HPV, and approximately 40 of those are sexually transmitted and affect the genitals. It is possible to clear one strain and then be infected with a different one, especially if you have a new sexual partner.  Read More

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