How it spreads
HPV is usually spread by skin-to-skin contact, or during vaginal or anal sex without a condom. Even if you can’t see visible warts the virus can still be spread.

Symptoms
Symptoms include warts/cauliflower-like clusters in the genital anus area. Warts may be itchy.

Complications
Some types of HPV are known to cause cancer, most commonly cervical cancer. Penile cancers as well as anorectal cancers have also been linked to HPV, but these are much rarer.

How to avoid it
Condoms reduce your risk but only protect the skin that is covered. If you’re a woman, talk to your doctor about vaccination.

Treatment
The good news is that warts may clear themselves up after a few months. Otherwise, warts can be removed using creams or with nitrogen (frozen off). However, warts may come back and need further treatment.