2. A non-enveloped DNA virus which infects the skin/ mucous membranes of humans

3.  Icosahedral, non-enveloped, circular DNA  E6 and E7 proteins inactivate tumor suppressor gene (P53, RB)

4.  Malignant: viral DNA integrated to host DNA  Nonmalignant: viral DNA is episomal

5.  Skin contact  Sexual Contact 20 million People in America today are infected with HPV

6.  100+ forms of HPV  Low Risk: cause warts on the mouth, anus, vagina, vulva, penis and thighs  High Risk: can lead to cancer of the cervix, anus, and other genital areas

7.  50% of sexually active people will contract some form of the virus in their life  90% of the time the virus will go away on its own  Most don’t know they ever had HPV

11.  A Pap Smear is the only way to detect cervical cancer in its early stages This is a Pap smear showing normal cervical cells. Millions of women aren’t as lucky!

12.  Abstinence  Condom use  Gardasil (protects against 4 types of HPV)