Colposcopic biopsy pathology results: HPV infection. What is it?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a member of the genus Papillomavirus in the family Papillomaviridae, a spherical DNA virus that can cause the proliferation of squamous epithelium of human skin and mucous membranes. It manifests as symptoms such as common warts and genital warts (condylomata acuminata).