HPV is often mentioned as a cause of cervical cancer, so it may seem unrelated to men. But is that really the case? How common is HPV infection among men?
Can HPV cause diseases in men?
Yes. HPV is not a disease that affects only women. It can cause a variety of diseases in men, the most common being genital warts, also known as “cauliflower.” These are mainly caused by low-risk HPV-6 and HPV-11. Once genital warts appear, they often recur, with a recurrence rate as high as 70%.
In addition to genital warts, persistent infection with high-risk HPV can also lead to several...
