Abstract
Objective: To review the principal topics related to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and to analyze the impact of this infection on patients' quality of life. Bibliographic review: HPV is classified as a highly prevalent Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). Some of the risk factors of this etiopathogenesis, life habits and comorbidities stand out, which decrease immunological resistance and cause the appearance of intraepithelial lesions. The carriers tend to present asymptomatic or late manifestations, in that way they can transmit it without knowing. Although prevalent, positive diagnosis has a negative impact on patients' quality of life, due to the social prejudice related to it. Although prevalent, positive diagnosis has a negative impact on patients' quality of life, due to the social prejudice related to it. Final considerations: Therefore, it is noted that it is essential to spread mass information about HPV, in order to induce greater vaccination and, thus, prevent high-risk injuries and mitigate the prevalence of this virus and the impacts of positive diagnosis.