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Human papilloma virus (HPV):
- Causes genital warts
- Highly associated with cervical cancer
Hepatitis B:
- Causes liver damage
- Vaccine available
Herpes:
- Symptomatic or asymptomatic
- Widespread among young adults
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Photo: David Mangurian/IADB; R. Lord
Slide 85
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Other viral STIs widespread among young adults are HPV, hepatitis
B and herpes. HPV causes genital warts and asymptomatic cervical
infections. Certain strains of HPV are highly associated with
cervical cancer, which is the leading type of cancer among women
in many developing countries. In some populations, HPV has been
found to be the most prevalent STI.
Hepatitis B causes liver damage and can lead to liver cancer.
It can be transmitted sexually or at birth. A vaccine is available,
and its use should be strongly encouraged. Herpes can be either
symptomatic with painful blisters or asymptomatic. Widespread
among the adolescent population, it can enhance the transmission
of HIV.
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