| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - Globally, the HPV virus is the most common sexually transmitted disease, reportedly affecting 20 million individuals.4 In the United States, a recent study showed that the prevalence of HPV is 26.8% (95% confidence interval [CI], 23.3???30.9%) in females aged 14???59 years (n=1,921).5 The prevalence of HPV increases from 14???24 years (P<.001), with a gradual decline until 59 years (P=.06).
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