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  Human papillomavirus (HPV) constitutes a diverse group of over 100 viruses primarily transmitted through sexual contact. Individuals with persistent HPV infections and those engaging in multiple sexual partnerships face an elevated risk of acquiring various HPV subtypes. The current categorization of HPV infections encompasses non-genital (cutaneous), mucosal or anogenital, and epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV). As the majority of HPV infections are asymptomatic, a significant number of individuals remain unaware of their infection. Predominantly affecting young people in their teens and early twenties, most new infections resolve spontaneously, with an average clearance time of up to two years. However, unresolved infections may progress to cancer, with HPV being a leading cause of cervical cancer and a substantial contributor to vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers, particularly in males. Symptomless infections are common, though certain HPV types can m...