HPV - human papilloma virus

since i read something about this recently....

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/healt...apilloma-virus
"... Approximately 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, with roughly 14 million people becoming newly infected each year. Most men and women — about 80 percent of sexually active people — are infected with HPV at some point in their lives, but most people never know they have the virus. ..."

and
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/healt...-and-treatment
"... There is no cure for the virus itself, but many HPV infections go away on their own. In fact, about 70 to 90 percent of cases of HPV infection are cleared from the body by the immune system. (==>emphasis mine)
...
When treatment is needed, the goal is to relieve symptoms by removing any visible warts and abnormal cells in the cervix. ..."


http://www.ashasexualhealth.org/stds...pv/fast-facts/
"... Is HPV dangerous?

In most cases, the virus is harmless and most people have no symptoms. The body clears most HPV infections naturally. (==>emphasis mine)
Though usually harmless, some types cause cervical cancer if not detected in time. The majority of women with an HPV infection will not develop cervical cancer, but regular screening is crucial.
Certain high-risk strains of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if untreated. ..."

HPV is thought to cause 70% of oropharyngeal cancers in the United States.
(cdc)

HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer

Yep...I've had at least 5 MALE hospice clients (all dead @ age 35-55)in the last few years with oral/tongue cancer linked to HPV. Trust me when I say it's not a pretty death. Most loose part of their tongue, face, neck and end up being tube fed. Please encourage your kids/grandkids to get the vaccine. It at least covers some stains of the virus.