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1.

What is HPV?
- A.
  
  A rare sexually transmitted disease
- B.
  
  Herpes
- C.
  
  A common virus that affects males and females
Correct Answer
C. A common virus that affects males and females

Explanation
Human Papillomavirus - HPV - is a common virus that affects males and females. There are 100 + types of HPV, some are sexually transmitted.

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2.

Who can get HPV?
- A.
  
  Gay men
- B.
  
  All sexually active males and females are at risk
- C.
  
  Females with multiple sexual partners
Correct Answer
B. All sexually active males and females are at risk

Explanation
HPV can affect all sexually active males and females regardless of sexual orientation or number of sexual partners

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3.

How can you get HPV?
- A.
  
  Oral sex with an infected person
- B.
  
  Penetrative sex with an infected person
- C.
  
  Skin-to-skin contact, including fingers to genitals, with an infected person
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The entire genital area, if infected, can transmit HPV. So oral sex and even non penetrative play can transmit the virus.

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4.

What can an HPV infection cause?
- A.
  
  Genital warts
- B.
  
  Cervical cancer
- C.
  
  Penile & anal cancer
- D.
  
  Head and neck cancer
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
Some strains of HPV can cause penile, perianal (the area around the anus), perineal (the area between the anus and genitals) and cervical cancer. Some strains have also been linked to some head and neck cancers.

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5.

How do you know if you have an HPV infection?
- A.
  
  You will develop genital warts
- B.
  
  Most people do not know they have HPV
- C.
  
  Your doctor will tell you if you have it
Correct Answer
B. Most people do not know they have HPV

Explanation
Most people do not know they have an HPV infection. In fact, an HPV infection may not cause any symptoms and will resolve on its own. However, if you have been infected by a strain that causes genital warts, you may develop flesh coloured cauliflower-like warts around your genitals.

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6.

How can you decrease your risk of getting HPV?
- A.
  
  Always use condoms
- B.
  
  Get an HPV vaccination
- C.
  
  Limit your number of sexual partners
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
You should always use condoms to protect yourself from STI's, however condoms may not always protect you from an HPV infection. There are two HPV vaccinations available that protect against some strains of cancer and wart causing Human Papillomavirus. The only true way to ensure you do not become infected with HPV is zero contact with another human - that's just not possible! Instead, you can limit your number of sexual partners.

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7.

Where can you go for help or more information about HPV?
- A.
  
  Public Health
- B.
  
  Options for sexual health
- C.
  
  Your Family Doctor
- D.
  
  SFU Health and Counselling Services
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
SFU Health and Counselling services operates two health clinics that offer information, testing and treatment for STI's. Click on the link below for more information.
http://www.sfu.ca/students/health/services.html

You can also, visit Public Health, an Options for sexual health clinic or your family doctor.

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