What your HPV (Human Papillomavirus) results mean | As told by a Nurse Practitioner

Deanna Tikhonov WHNP-BC discusses what HPV (human papilloma virus) is, how it is spread, and what are the risks. The truth is HPV is an extremely common virus that most people will come in contact with. Limiting your partners and condom use helps reduce your risk but does not eliminate the risk.

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