# @thewhizdoc on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2022-09-25T17:55:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Emmanuel Aguh, MD | Family Medicine (@thewhizdoc) — https://gondola.cc/thewhizdoc

## Caption

HPV infection is the most common STI/STD in the United States and worldwide. 

The virus is spread from person to person through direct contact especially during s*x.

A variety of canc3rs are caused by a HPV infection, with the most prominent one being cervical canc3r. Nearly all cases of cervical canc3r are caused by HPV. 

There are various things that can be done to reduce your risk of precanc3rous changes and cervical canc3r.

1. Get vacc1nated 
2. Limit s*xual partners, use protection. 
3. Don’t smoke

Note that Pap smears/HPV tests are important screening tests to find conditions may lead to cervical canc3r and can find pre-canc3rs before they can turn into invasive canc3r.

DISCLAIMER: Statements reflect my own personal opinions, not those of my employer, past or present, or any other organization with which I may be affiliated.⁣ 

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