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STAGES OF PROGRESSION OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) Stage 1: Infection HPV infection occurs through skin-to-skin contact. Stage 2: Latent Infection The virus remains dormant in the cells. No symptoms are present. Stage 3: Active Infection The virus replicates and causes cell changes. Stage 4: Precancerous Lesions Abnormal cell growth can lead to precancerous lesions. Stage 5: Cancer HPV infection can cause various types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal