Does HPV Cause Warts or Cervical Abnormalities?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it has been estimated that up to 80% of adults have had genital HPV at some point during their life. Although many people are exposed to genital HPV types, only a small number will develop problems as a result of exposure. It has been estimated that less than 5% of people with genital HPV will develop warts, and about 5% of women with genital HPV will develop cervical abnormalities. Most people who have genital HPV but have no warts will have the HPV resolve spontaneously without any treatment.
