Abstract: Human papiloma virus (HPV), a highly infectious virus, is widely distributed. HPV infection is one of the most common viral infections in reproductive tract. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in worldwide. 99% patients with cervical cancer had genital infection with HPV. The HPV vaccines can effectively protect from precancerous lesions and other anogenital pathology, while HPV infection can not be cured once and for all. Young people is vulnerable to HPV. We reviewed the HPV infection in young people.

Key words: Adolescent, Human papillomavirus, Condylomata acuminata, Uterine cervical neoplasms, Papillomavirus vaccines