GP waiting rooms can be filled with information leaflets talking about sexually transmitted infections (STI) that sound familiar. One STI that patients may not be used to hearing of is the human papillomavirus - more commonly known as HPV.
Young people may be aware that the HPV vaccine is given out in schools, now to both girls and boys, as HPV can cause the development of cervical cancer. The vaccine prevents that from happening.
But for those who have not had the vaccine, it is important to recognise the symptoms and treatment options available. Dr Sameer Sanghvi is a practising GP and Clinical Technology Lead at LloydsPharmacy's Online Doctor service. He wants to share seven facts about HPV not many people know.
