• Viral infection spread by having direct skin to skin contact or sex
  
• Sometimes causes warts on or around the genitals or bum area
  
• There are several different types of HPV. Many people can be infected with HPV and not know it because the warts may not be visible.
  
• You may have HPV and not know it, but you are still able to infect others
  
• You may get warts or bumps that appear weeks or months after contact with an infected partner
  
• Warts can look like small cauliflower- like growths or smooth, raised bumps
  
• You may find out you have been exposed to HPV through a pap test result. (see left sidebar to read about Pap Tests)
  

Testing and treatment

• You must see a clinic nurse and doctor. For Clinic Hours Click Here
• Testing and treatment is free at the health unit
• There is no cure for Human Papiloma Virus. You may be treated at the clinic or given a prescription to treat your warts
• For more information on genital warts see the American Social Health Association's web site

Vaccine

For information on the HPV Vaccine, click on the links below:

HPV Vaccine Information Sheet

HPV -  Offered Free of Charge to Grade Eight Girls in Ontario