University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: virus

HPV 101: What you need to know

UHS offers HPV vaccinations and no-cost screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) We won’t give you the full list, but yes, there are 101 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 101 actually. But before you get too worried, only 12 strains are high-risk, and about 40 affect the genital area. HPV is a sexually …

Adeno-what?

Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that cause a range of illnesses. People with weakened immune systems are more likely to get very sick from an adenovirus infection, so if you are immunocompromised and develop a fever > 100 F, then you should seek care within 48 hours. Symptoms include: sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, …