HPV and Anal Cancer — Part 1: Understanding the Basics

Q1: How common is HPV?

A. Only immunocompromised individuals can contract it

B. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection

C. It is a rare virus that affects very few people

D. It infects about 1 in 10 people

Q2: How many types of HPV are there?

A. Just two—one for warts, one for cancer

B. Exactly 9—the number of people the vaccine covers

C. Over 200, ~40 types for the genitals and anus

D. Approximately 15

Q3: Can a man contract anal HPV without anal intercourse?

A. In the bathroom

B. It can be transmitted to the anus from the genitals

C. At the swimming pool

D. Anal intercourse is necessary.

Q4: What is the link between HPV and anal cancer?

A. Is responsible for 90% of cases

B. Is responsible for 25% of cases

C. No connection

D. Men only

Q5: What about women?

A. Cervical or vulvar dysplasia or genital warts means you also need an anal exam

B. Anal cancer cannot be prevented

C. Only women with HIV need a rectal exam

D. All women should undergo a rectal examination

Q6: When is the best time to get the HPV vaccine?

A. Women only

B. Only after age 30

C. Ages 9–14 for men and women

D. At every age, equally

Q7: If you already have HPV, do you still need the vaccine?

A. Prevents cancer

B. Protects against strains you haven't been exposed to yet

C. Treats the existing infection

D. No, it's completely useless

Q8: Do condoms provide complete protection against HPV?

A. Yes, they provide 100% protection

B. They don't help at all

C. They significantly reduce contamination

D. They only help women

Q9: In which gender is anal cancer more common?

A. In men

B. Equally common in both sexes

C. In women

D. We don't know yet

Q10: If you don’t have any visible warts, are you free of HPV?

A. No

B. Yes, if you're not in pain

C. Yes, always

D. Only if there is no bleeding

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