The human papilloma virus or HPV is widespread worldwide, regardless of the region.According to statistics, every third person is infected with one of the types of this virus.All those who care about their health should know how human papillomavirus is transmitted and how it is dangerous.
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The disease provokes the formation of benign increases in the skin and mucous membranes - these are papillomas, also known as warts and air conditioning.There are more than one hundred strains of the virus, some of which pose a potential health threat, as they provoke the development of malignant neoplasms.
HPV takes second place in terms of the frequency of viral infections transmitted through sexual intercourse.Once it is in the human body, the virus may not manifest for a long time.Its activation occurs against the backdrop of a decrease in immunity.After recently the recently transferred infectious diseases that patients notice the appearance of growth in the skin.
There is no effective method to fight the virus.A healthy body is able to defeat HPV independently.On average, suppressing virus activity lasts from several months to several years, depending on immunity.
Many doubt whether human papillomavirus is transmitted, taking into account the disease of the innate trait, but it is very simple to infect HPV.
The virus is transmitted:
- sexually;
- home contact;
- From mother to child.
Potentially dangerous strains are 16 and 18. According to statistics, 75% of cases of cervical cancer provoke this viral infection.
Sexual infection
Condilomas are transmitted from person to sexually.At the same time, the risk of infection for women is higher than for men.This is due to the features of the female genital structure.Vaginal mucosa is very sensitive to pathogenic agents.Due to the large area of the walls, the probability of infection is very high, unlike men who have less susceptible places only penis and urethra.
Interestingly, you can become infected with a virus without penetrating the penis into the vagina.Human papilloma virus in women and men contains discharge and sperm, therefore, when the genitals are in contact, the risk of infection is high, even without sexual intercourse.
Sitty's condilomas are manifestations of one of the dangerous forms of the virus.Such neoplasms affect the mucous membranes of the genitals, often develop at the lip border.The contact of the mucosa with an area affected by condylomas can lead to infection.HPV adheres directly growing, so infection is possible through kisses or oral sex.
HPV infection in everyday life
The transmission of the virus contact house has not been studied enough, but the possibility of infection when using other people's hygiene items has been proven.A factor that increases the risk of infection is a decrease in immunity.Infection is possible when using other people's towels, pillows or toothbrushes.
Contact with the skin of an infected person is harmless.The exception is when the papilloma is transmitted when tightening the hands.Such a HPV transmission is performed under the influence of a group of factors:
- The skin with which a healthy person has contacted is dense dense with papillomas and warts;
- Has a strong decrease in immunity;
- There is damage to the epidermis in a healthy person.
If a person is in contact with the virus carrier while the skin at the contact site is damaged, HPV transfer is possible.
Virus transfer from mother to child
The newborn is infected by HPV unnaturally, and by passing through the birth canal.This is due to the fact that at birth, numerous microns of the vagina walls occur, as a result of which the mucous membranes of the baby are in contact with the virus.
The risk of intrauterine fetal infection during pregnancy is low.The virus can only be transmitted if it is in the active phase.With caesarean section, HPV infection is not likely.
Risk factors
The sex transmission of the virus is a serious problem that few people think about.Despite the obvious safety of the disease, some HPV strains are potentially dangerous to humans.As a rule, the infection occurs at the beginning of sexual activity.
The incubation period of the virus is excellent.Often, immunity suppresses HPV independently, as a result, a person does not even suspect he was infected.The active stage of the virus is the period of formation of growth in the skin and mucous membranes.
The risk group is all people who do not carefully monitor their health.The reason for activating the virus is any weakening of immune protection.
Papilloma's appearance is observed:
- after viral and infectious diseases transmitted;
- For systemic diseases, for example, with diabetes;
- against the backdrop of a hormone imbalance;
- After a long course of antibacterial therapy.
Growths appear in every part of the body.Condilomas are formed in the mucosa, mainly in the genitals.
The formation of papillomas and warts in the arms and legs may be due to skin damage and a decrease in local immunity.This is observed against the backdrop of increased sweating of the feet and wearing very tight shoes.The hands often appear after contact with household chemicals.
Diagnosis of dangerous virus strains
Forming a condy in the inguinal area is a case to see a doctor.The type of virus is determined by the analysis of blood, urine or stain from the vaginal mucosa.Moreover, the doctor may recommend removing the condyloma with further histological analysis of growth cells.Such an examination is mandatory in women when condyl is formed in the vagina and cervix.
To prevent the development of cervical cancer allows timely diagnosis of a carcinogenic type of virus.At the beginning of the pathological process of cell degeneration in the malignant, timely removal and relevant medication therapy allows you to get rid of a dangerous disease.All women are recommended to examine each year on the presence of HPV Type 16 and 18.
The only effective way to avoid infection is vaccination.Vaccination is placed for girls aged 7-10 years.If necessary, vaccination is performed at an older age, but only if the girl had no sexual experience.
How to get rid of HPV?
HPV medication therapy is aimed at reducing virus activity.There are no medicines that destroy this infection.
HPV therapy includes:
- antiviral treatment;
- strengthening immunity;
- Removal of growth.
The main part of treatment is antiviral therapy.Use of drugs in ointments and tablets.Ointments apply to each increase, allowing virus activity in the country that blocks body activity.Immunostimulants and vitamin preparations are used to strengthen the body's protective forces.
Growth removal is performed only after the course of antiviral therapy.You can remove papillomas in both the doctor's office and at home yourself.Professional removal methods are laser burning, cryodestration or electrocagulation.Papilloma radio wave removal is also used.The advantages of such methods are painless and safety.After the procedure, there are no wounds left on the skin.
At home, alkaline mixtures are used, which are sold at the pharmacy.Funds are once applied to the body of papilloma and combustion tissue.A few days later, the growth decreases in size and darkens, and then disappears.The disadvantage of the method is the probability of scar formation and pain when treating papilloma.
Sharp workman and increases on facial skin cannot be removed on their own.Damage to neoplasms in the mucous membranes can lead to the spread of the virus.Furniture of papillomas on the face is filled with wound formation.
Prevention of HPV
Some rules will help not to infect with the virus:
- Maintaining immunity.Anydo cooling should be treated in a timely manner.Treatment of influenza and infectious diseases should always be supplemented with the use of immunostimulants.
- Personal hygiene.Very often, the infection occurs when using other people's hygiene items.In addition to towels and pillows, it is recommended to avoid wearing other people's clothing and shoes that when rubbing the skin, this can lead to the virus that enters the body.
- Sexual contact.Even the use of a condom does not guarantee one hundred percent protection against HPV.The only way out is a partner and permanent loyalty.The virus is transmitted from a man to a woman, the opposite infection occurs less frequently.
If the growth on the skin interferes, hurts or sticks on clothes - it should be removed.In most cases, HPV does not harm health and only causes aesthetic discomfort.Before removing the papilloma on the skin, it is recommended to undergo an examination to determine the type of virus.