Question

what is hpv?
hpv is the most common sexually transmitted infection (sti). hpv is a different virus than hiv and hsv (herpes). hpv is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. there are many different types of hpv. some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers. but there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening. how is hpv spread? you can get hpv by having oral, vaginal, or anal sex with someone who has the virus. it is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. hpv can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms. anyone who is sexually active can get hpv, even if you have had sex with only one person. you also can develop symptoms years after you have sex with someone who is infected making it hard to know when you first became infected.
which statements are characteristics of hpv? check all that apply.
hpv is the most common sti.
most sexually active men and women contract hpv in their lifetime.
there is no proven link between hpv and cancer.
hpv is most commonly spread through kissing.
there are vaccines available for some types of hpv.

Explanation:

• The text states "HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI)", so the first option is correct.
• It also says "nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives", so the second option is correct.
• The text mentions "Some types can cause health problems including... cancers", so the third option (claiming no link to cancer) is incorrect.
• The text says HPV is spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex (most commonly vaginal or anal), not kissing, so the fourth option is incorrect.
• The text states "there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening", so the fifth option is correct.

Answer:

• HPV is the most common STI.
• Most sexually active men and women contract HPV in their lifetime.
• There are vaccines available for some types of HPV.