1. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Virusbook slideshow by Hugh McCullough A-2 Block

3. HPV is part of the papilloma family of viruses, which cause benign tumors growing outward from the skin.

4. HPV causes all kinds of warts from common to genital warts.

7. One is called Gardasil which is highly effective at protecting women from strains 16 and 18, which are responsible for causing 70% of cervical cancer.

8. The other is called Cervarix, which is not yet approved by the FDA, but can protect from 16 and 18 also but can also prevent persistent infection with these two strains.

10. Usually though HPV infections will go away after a year's time.

11. There are ways to remove the warts though- these are Electrocautery, Laser Treatment, and surgical removal.

12. Some vitamins can speed up the immune system's process of defeating the virus, these are Vitamins C, E, and Folic Acid.