What are Symptoms of the HPV Virus in Men?
For many people, HPV does not present any symptoms at all. It can actually lay dormant in your body, or be fought off and neutralized by your immune system without you ever seeing signs. But know that even though you may not see signs, the disease can still be spread. For those affected by the more active strains, symptoms include flat or raised warts or a cluster of bumps, called genital warts. The often cauliflower shaped patches or growths can appear on the penis, scrotum, anus, groin, and thighs. Genital warts affect approximately 1% of sexually active men in the US. Even though your body may rid itself of HPV without you knowing it, some of the “silent infections” go on to become cancer. An individual can develop cancer of the penis, anus, or throat with little prior symptoms. Men who are bisexual or homosexual have an increased risk.
