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 strains of this virus.Everyone who cares about their health should know how human papillomavirus is transmitted and how dangerous it is.
About the virus
The disease causes the formation of benign growths in the skin and mucous membranes - these are papillomas, also known as warts and conditionilomas.There are more than one hundred strains of the virus, some of which represent a potential threat to health, as they cause the development of malignant neoplasms.
HPV occupies second place in terms of frequency of viral infections transmitted by sexual contacts.Once in the human body, the virus cannot manifest for a long time.Its activation occurs at the bottom of a decrease in immunity.After recently transferred infectious diseases that patients notice the appearance of skin growths.
There is no effective method to combat the virus.A healthy body can independently defeat HPV.On average, the suppression of virus activity takes several months to several years, depending on immunity.
Many doubt if human papillomavirus is transmitted, considering the innate characteristic disease, but is very simple to infect HPV.
The virus is transmitted:
- sexually;
- Contact-Household;
- From mother to son.
Potentially dangerous strains are 16 and 18. According to statistics, 75% of cervical cancer cases cause 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 characteristics of the structure of the female genitals.The vaginal mucosa is very susceptible to pathogenic agents.Due to the large area of the walls, the probability of infection is very high, unlike men who have less vulnerable places only for the penis and urethra.
Interestingly, you can be infected with a virus without penetrating the penis in the vagina.The human papilloma virus in women and men is contained in high and sperm;Therefore, when the genitals are in contact, the risk of infection is high, even without sex.
Sitting CONDILOMES are manifestations of one of the dangerous forms of the virus.Such neoplasms affect the mucous membranes of the genitals, usually develop on the border of the lips.The contact of the mucosa with an area affected by the condition can lead to infection.HPV is directly contained in growth, so infection is possible through kisses or with oral sex.
HPV infection in everyday life
Contact-household transmission of the virus is not sufficiently studied, but the possibility of infection when using other people's hygiene items has been proven.One factor that increases the risk of infection is a decrease in immunity.Infection is possible when using other people's towels, pillowcases or toothbrushes.
Contact with the skin of an infected person is harmless.The exception is the cases where papilloma is transmitted during hand grip.This HPV transmission is performed under the influence of a set of factors:
- The skin with which a healthy person came into contact is densely dotted with papillomas and warts;
- There is 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.
The transfer of mother to child virus
The newborn is infected with unnatural HPV and passage through the birth canal.This is due to the fact that during delivery, numerous microsyas of the vagina walls occur as a result of which the child's mucous membranes are in contact with the virus.
The risk of fetal intrauterine infection during pregnancy is low.The virus can be transmitted only if it is in the active phase.With the cesarean section, HPV infection is unlikely.
Risk factors
Sexual transmission of the virus is a serious problem that few people think.Despite apparent disease safety, some HPV strains are potentially dangerous to people.As a rule, infection occurs at the beginning of sexual activity.
The virus incubation period is great.Often immunity suppresses HPV independently, as a result, a person or suspicion that has been infected.The active phase of the virus is the period of growth formation in the skin and mucous membranes.
The risk group is all that do not carefully monitor their health.The reason for the activation of the virus is any weakening of immune defense.
The appearance of papilloma is observed:
- after transmitted viral and infectious diseases;
- for systemic diseases, for example, with diabetes;
- against the bottom of a hormone imbalance;
- After a long antibacterial therapy course.
The growths appear anywhere on the body.Condilomas are formed in mucous membranes, especially in the genital organs.
The formation of papillomas and warts in the arms and legs can be due to damage to the skin and a drop in local immunity.This is observed at the bottom of the increase in very narrow feet perspiration and shoes.Hands usually appear after contact with home chemicals.
Diagnosis of dangerous virus strains
The formation of a condom in the inguinal zone is an occasion to consult a doctor.The type of virus is determined by the analysis of blood, urine or vaginal mucosa stain.In addition, the doctor may recommend the removal of condiloma with additional histological analysis of growth cells.This exam is mandatory in women when the condition is formed in the vagina and cervix.
To prevent the development of cervical cancer, it allows the timely diagnosis of a carcinogenic type of virus.At the beginning of the pathological process of cell degeneration, malignant and timely removal of the fireplace and the corresponding drug therapy allow you to get rid of a dangerous disease.All women are recommended to be examined annually with the presence of Type 16 and 18 HPV.
The only effective way to prevent infection is vaccination.Vaccination is placed for girls from 7 to 10 years old.If necessary, vaccination is performed at an advanced age, but only if the girl had no sexual experience.
How to get rid of HPV?
Drug therapy for HPV aims to reduce virus activity.There are no drugs that destroy this infection.
HPV therapy includes:
- antiviral treatment;
- Strengthen immunity;
- Removal of growth.
The main part of treatment is antiviral therapy.Using medication in ointments and tablets.Ointments are applied to each growth, allowing virus activity to locally block body activity.Immunostimulants and vitamin preparations are used to strengthen the protective forces of the body.
The removal of growth is performed only after the course of antiviral therapy.You can remove papillomas for the doctor's office and at home on your own.Professional removal methods are laser burning, criodestruction or electrocoagulation.Papilloma radio waves removal is also used.The advantages of such methods are painless and safety.After the procedure, there are no scars on the skin.
At home, alkaline mixtures, sold in pharmacies are used.Funds have already been applied to the papilloma body and burnt tissues.A few days later, growth decreases in size and darkens and then disappears.The disadvantage of the method is the likelihood of scar formation and pain during the treatment of papilloma.
Worsman Sharp and growth in the skin of the face cannot be removed on their own.Damage to neoplasms in mucous membranes can lead to the spread of the virus.Providing papillomas on the face is full of scars.
HPV Prevention
Several rules will help not to infect with the virus:
- Maintaining immunity.Any cold should be treated in a timely manner.Treatment of influenza and infectious diseases should always be complemented with the use of immunostimulants.
- Personal hygiene.Often, infection occurs when using other people's hygiene items.In addition to towels and pillows, it is recommended to avoid wearing other people's clothes and shoes, because by rubbing the skin, this can lead the virus to enter the body.
- Sexual contact.Even the use of a condom does not guarantee one hundred percent of HPV protection.The only way out is a permanent partner and loyalty.The virus is transmitted from a man to a woman, reverse infection occurs with less frequency.
If skin growth interferes, hurt or cling to clothes - it needs to be removed.In most cases, HPV does not harm health and causes only aesthetic discomfort.Before removing papilloma on the skin, it is recommended to undergo an exam to determine the type of virus.