What is HPV?
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a group with more than 100 infections that are often without symptoms. Approximately 30% of this group are sexually transmitted diseases (STD), which results in contact from an infected partner. HPV cannot be prevented by condom, as the virus may be present on the skin surrounding the genitals. HPV is not often recorded by those infected. In some cases, HPV forms will result in genital warts that may be present on the genitals or around the rectum, but often HPV does not present any symptoms or such negligible symptoms that they are ignored by those infected.
HPV has no current treatment. Oral medicines may temporarily cause warts to resolve. Yet, like herpes, warts can also be repeated and need to retreat later. The actual goal in treatment is to inform the patient about the potential risks associated with HPV, as most diagnoses occur in the presence of an abnormal pap paint test.
pap jE part of what should be an annual gynecological test for women. The cervix requires a small amount of tissue, which is then examined by the laboratory to see if there are abnormal cells. Sometimes abnormal cells occur only once and never appear. In other cases, future papers will show the continuing spread of abnormal cells indicating cervical cancer.
When genital warts are not present, PAP is the only way to test HPV. There is no test in men, which is unfortunate because HPV can also cause penis cancer. In the absence of available testing, the caution of sexual partners is invited to centers for disease control (CDC). They suggest that if a person decides to be sexually active, they should do so with a long -term monogamous partner.
If a person has multi -party, one increases the risk of HPV contracts. IfThe partner is aware that in the past he had genital warts or unusual pap paint, it is fair to tell all potential partners to reduce the risk. Unfortunately, it cannot be ensured that the potential partner does not have HPV because the test methods are limited.
The risk of sexually transmitted HPV is further spreading ignorance. Sexually active teenage tend to realize that no type of contact with other person's genitalia can transmit HPV and that most STDs can be widespread without sexual intercourse. Lack of access to appropriate care and advice, if adolescents become sexually active, usually leads to adolescents are misinformed about the risk of sexual contact of any kind.
Because HPV is now indicated by a serious type of cancer, scientists actively work on better methods for HPV diagnostics. Research for possible vaccines is also available on the future date. Meanwhile Medical Community is making its efforts to educate the public about HPV so women BIt is certain that he will not miss his recommended annual gynecological exams. CDC also recommends that all who have genital warts or have contact with someone with HPV to discuss it with their doctors.