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NCI: A type of virus that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, warts) and other changes to cells. Infection for a long time with certain types of human papillomavirus can cause cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus may also play a role in some other types of cancer, such as anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, oropharyngeal, and squamous cell skin cancers.,CSP: species of papillomavirus causing warts in humans; these benign, squamous epithelial neoplasms can sometimes progress to malignancy.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are common viruses that can cause warts. There are more than 100 types of HPV. Most are harmless, but about 30 types put you at risk for cancer. These types affect the genitals and you get them through sexual contact with an infected partner. They are classified as either low-risk or high-risk. Low-risk HPV can cause <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/genitalwarts.html'>genital warts</a>. High-risk HPV can lead to cancers of the <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medl
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