Regardless of the region, human papillomavirus or HPV is widespread worldwide.According to statistics, each third person will be infected with a strain of the virus.Everyone who cares about their health should know how the human papillomavirus spreads and how it is dangerous.
About the virus
The disease stimulates the formation of benign growth on the skin and mucosa - these are papillomas, also known as warts and condylomas.There are over a hundred strains of viral bacteria, some of which can pose a potential health threat because they can cause the development of malignant tumors.
HPV ranks second in frequency of viral infections transmitted through sexual contact.Once it enters the human body, the virus may not show up for a long time.Its activation occurs in the context of reduced immunity.After a recent metastasis of infectious disease, the patient noticed growth on the skin.
There is no effective way to fight viruses.A healthy body can defeat HPV independently.On average, the inhibition of viral activity is from several months to several years, depending on immunity.
Many people doubt whether the human papillomavirus has spread, given the congenital characteristic disease, but it is very simple to get infected with HPV.
The virus has spread:
- Sexual behavior;
- Contact the house;
- From mother to child.
Potentially dangerous strains are 16 and 18.According to statistics, 75% of cervical cancer cases cause this viral infection.
Sexual infection
Hokomas spread from human to sexual.Meanwhile, women have a higher risk of infection than men.This is due to the characteristics of the female reproductive organ structure.The vaginal mucosa is very susceptible to pathogenic agents.Due to the large area of the walls, the possibility of infection is high, which is with only weaker places for men - penis and urethra.
Interestingly, you can get infected by a virus without the penis penis penis into the vagina.The human papillomavirus in both men and men is excreted and sperm contains, so the risk of infection is high even without sexual intercourse when the genitals are in contact.
Good condyomas are manifestations of one of the dangerous forms of the virus.This tumor affects the mucosa of the genitals and usually develops on the boundaries of the lips.Contact of the mucosa with the area affected by the tumor can lead to infection.HPV is directly contained in growth, so it can be infected by kissing or oral sex.
HPV infection in daily life
The contact transmission of the virus is not well studied, but the possibility of infection when using other people's health programs has been demonstrated.A factor that increases the risk of infection is reduced immunity.When using someone else's towel, pillowcase or toothbrush, it may cause infection.
Contact with the skin of an infected person is harmless.The exception is the case of papilloma during handshake.This propagation of HPV is carried out under the influence of a set of factors:
- Healthy people are exposed to skin densely with papillomas and warts.
- Immunity is greatly reduced;
- A healthy person's epidermis can be damaged.
If a person is in contact with a carrier of the virus and the skin at the contact site is damaged, HPV can be transferred.
Virus transfers from mother to child
The newborn is unnaturally infected by HPV and passes through the birth conduit.This is due to the fact that during childbirth, many vaginal wall microsia occur, and therefore, the mucosa of the child is in contact with the virus.
The risk of fetal infection during pregnancy is very low.Transmission is only possible if the virus is in the active stage.For cesarean section, HPV infection is unlikely.
Risk factors
Sexual transmission of the virus is a serious problem and few people consider it.Although the disease is obviously safe, some HPV strains can be dangerous to people.Usually, infection occurs at the beginning of sexual activity.
The incubation period of the virus is great.Usually, immunity independently inhibits HPV, so a person does not even suspect that he is infected.The active stage of the virus is the period of growth on 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 the immune defense.
Noting the appearance of papilloma:
- After spreading viruses and infectious diseases;
- For example, for systemic diseases, such as diabetes;
- In the context of hormone imbalance;
- After a long period of antibacterial treatment.
Growth occurs anywhere in the body.Borotomas are formed on the mucosa, mainly on the genitals.
The formation of papillomas and warts on the arms and legs may be due to damage to the skin and local immunity.This is noticed against the background of increasing foot sweat and wearing shoes that are too narrow.Hands usually occur after contact with household chemicals.
Diagnosing dangerous strains of virus
The formation of condy in the groin area is an opportunity to see a doctor.The type of virus depends on the analysis of blood, urine, or smear in the vaginal mucosa.In addition, doctors may recommend removing control tumors through further histological analysis of growing cells.Women must do this test when the vagina and cervix form pore foundations.
In order to prevent the development of cervical cancer, a carcinogenic virus can be diagnosed in a timely manner.At the beginning of the pathological process of cell degeneration into malignant tumors, promptly clearing the fireplace and corresponding drug therapy allows you to escape dangerous illnesses.All women are advised to undergo examinations annually in the presence of HPV 16 and 18.
The only effective way to avoid infection is to get vaccinated.Vaccination is conducted for girls aged 7-10.If necessary, vaccination is performed at an older age, but only if the girl has no sexual experience.
How to get rid of HPV?
Drug treatment of HPV is designed to reduce the activity of the virus.No drugs destroy this infection.
HPV therapy includes:
- Antiviral treatment;
- Strengthen immunity;
- Remove growth.
The main part of the treatment is antiviral therapy.Use medications in ointments and tablets.The ointment is applied to each growth, allowing the activity of the virus to locally block the body's activity.Immunostimulators and vitamin preparations are used to enhance the body's protection.
Growth can only be removed during antiviral therapy.You can delete the papilloma alone to your doctor's office and home.Professional removal methods are laser burning, crying casting or electrocoagulation.Radio wave removal of papillomas was also used.The advantages of this method are painless and safe.After the operation, there were no scars on the skin.
At home, alkaline mixtures are used, which are sold in pharmacies.Funds have been applied to the body that burns tissue.After a few days, the size of the growth decreases and turns black and then disappears.The disadvantage of this method is the possibility of scarring and pain during papilloma treatment.
Sharp demons and growth on the skin on the face cannot be removed alone.The damage to the mucosa by tumors can lead to the spread of the virus.The papilloma on the face is filled with scar formation.
Prevent HPV
Several rules will help not get infected with the virus:
- Stay immunity.Any cold must be treated in time.Immunostimulators should always be supplemented with treatment of influenza and infectious diseases.
- Personal hygiene.Usually, infection occurs when other people’s sanitary items are used.In addition to towels and pillows, it is also recommended to avoid wearing other people's clothes and shoes, as this can cause the virus to enter the body when rubbing the skin.
- Sexual contact.Even using condoms does not guarantee 100% protection of HPV.The only way out is permanent partnership and loyalty.The virus spreads from men to women and reverse infection occurs less frequently.
If growth on the skin can interfere with the damage or clinging of the clothes, it needs to be removed.In most cases, HPV does not harm health and only causes aesthetic discomfort.Before removing papillomas from the skin, it is recommended to perform a test to determine the type of virus.