The human papilloma virus or the HPV is widespread worldwide regardless of the region.According to statistics, every third person is infected with one of the tribes of this virus.Anyone who takes care of their health should know how the human papillomavirus is transmitted and how it is dangerous.
Info to the virus
The disease provokes the formation of benign growth on skin and mucous membranes - these are papillomas that are also known as warts and condylomas.There are more than a hundred viruses, some of which represent a potential threat to health because they provoke the development of malignant neoplasms.
HPV takes second place in relation to the frequency of virus infections that are transmitted by sexual contacts.Once in the human body, the virus may not manifest itself for a long time.Its activation occurs against the background of a decrease in immunity.After recently transmitted infectious diseases, patients notice the appearance of growth of growth on the skin.
There is no effective method to combat the virus.A healthy body can defeat HPV independently.On average, the activity of the virus takes average depending on the immunity of several months to several years.
Many doubt whether the human papillomavirus is transferred taking into account the disease of the innate characteristic, but it is very easy to infect HPV.
The virus is transferred:
- sexually;
- Contact budget;
- From mother to child.
Potentially dangerous trunks are 16 and 18. According to statistics, 75% of the cases of cervical cancer provokes this viral infection.
Sexual infection
Condylomas are transferred from person to sexually.At the same time, the risk of infection is higher in women than in men.This is due to the characteristics of the structure of the female genital organs.The vaginal mucosa is very susceptible to pathogenic means.Due to the large area of the walls, the probability of infection is very high, in contrast to men who have less susceptible places in the penis and the urethra.
Interestingly, you can be infected with a virus without penetrating the penis into the vagina.The human papilloma virus in women and men is contained in discharge and sperm.If the genitals are in contact, the risk of infection is also high without traffic.
Sitty Condylome are manifestations of one of the dangerous forms of the virus.Such neoplasms influence the mucous membranes of the genitals and often develop on the edge of the lips.The contact of the mucous membrane with an area affected by condyloma can lead to infections.HPV is included directly in the growth, so infection is possible by kisses or with oral sex.
HPV infection in everyday life
The contact transmission of the virus is not sufficiently examined, but the possibility of infection when using the hygiene elements of other people has been proven.A factor that increases the risk of infection is a decrease in immunity.An infection is possible if the towels, pillowcases or toothbrushes of other people are used.
Contact with the skin of an infected person is harmless.The exception is cases in which the papilloma is transmitted during the handshake.Such a transfer of HPV is carried out under the influence of a series of factors:
- The skin with which a healthy person has contacted is densely scored with papillomas and warts.
- There is a strong decrease in immunity;
- The epidermis in a healthy person damage the epidermis.
If a person is in contact with the carrier of the virus while the skin is damaged at the contact location, the transfer of HPV is possible.
The transmission of the virus from mother to child
The newborn is infected by HPV unnatural and by the passage through the birth canal.This is due to the fact that numerous microyas of the walls of the vagina occur during the delivery, whereby the child's mucous membranes are in contact with the virus.
The risk of an intrauterine infection of the fetus during pregnancy is low.The virus can only be transmitted if it is in the active phase.With the caesarean section, an HPV infection is unlikely.
Risk factors
The sexual transmission of the virus is a serious problem that few people think of.Despite the obvious security of the disease, some HPV strains may be dangerous for humans.As a rule, an infection occurs at the beginning of sexual activity.
The incubation period of the virus is great.Immunity often suppresses HPV, although a person does not even suspect that he was infected.The active phase of the virus is the period of growth in growth on skin and mucous membranes.
The risk group is all people who do not carefully monitor their health.The reason for activating the virus is a weakening of the immune system.
The appearance of papilloma has been determined:
- After the transferred viral and infectious diseases;
- For systemic diseases, for example with diabetes;
- Against the background of an imbalance of hormones;
- After long antibacterial therapy.
Growth appear in every part of the body.Condylomas are formed on the mucous membranes, mainly on the genitals.
The formation of papilloma and warts on the arms and legs can be due to damage to the skin and a fall of local immunity.This is found against the background of a reinforced sweat of the feet and wearing too narrow shoes.Hands often appear after contact with household chemicals.
Diagnosis of dangerous tribes of the virus
The formation of a condys in the groin zone is an opportunity to see a doctor.The type of virus is determined by the analysis of blood, urine or smear from the vaginal mucosa.In addition, the doctor can recommend the removal of condyloma with further histological analysis of the growth cells.Such an investigation is mandatory in women if the vagina and the cervix has formed.
In order to prevent the development of cervical cancer, the timely diagnosis of a carcinogenic virus type enables.At the beginning of the pathological process of the cell generation in malicious removal of the stove and the corresponding drug therapy, they enable them to get rid of a dangerous illness.It is recommended that all women are examined annually for the presence of HPV type 16 and 18.
The only effective way to avoid infection is vaccination.Vaccination is placed for girls between the ages of 7 and 10.If necessary, vaccination is carried out at an older age, but only if the girl had no sexual experience.
How can you get rid of HPV?
The drug therapy for HPV aims to reduce the activity of the virus.There are no drugs that destroy this infection.
The HPV therapy includes:
- antiviral treatment;
- Strengthening immunity;
- Distance from growth.
The main part of the treatment is antiviral therapy.Use drugs in ointments and tablets.The ointments are applied to every growth so that the activity of the virus blocks the activity of the body locally.Immunstimulants and vitamin preparations are used to strengthen the body's civil power.
The removal of growth is only carried out after the antiviral therapy is carried out.You can remove papillomas in both the doctor's office and at home in your own way.Professional distance methods are laser combustion, cryodestruction or electrocoagulation.The removal of the radio wave removal of papillomas is also used.The advantages of such methods are painlessness and security.After the procedure there are no scars on the skin.
At home, alkaline mixtures are used that are sold in pharmacies.The funds are once applied to the body of the papilloma and the burning tissue.A few days later, the growth decreases and darkens and then disappears.The disadvantage of the method is the likelihood of scar formation and pain during papilloma treatment.
Sharp naps and growth on the skin of the face cannot be removed by themselves.Damage to neoplasia on the mucous membranes can lead to the spread of the virus.The establishment of papilloma on the face is affected with the formation of scars.
Prevention of HPV
Several rules will help not infect with the virus:
- Maintain immunity.All colds must be treated in good time.The treatment of influenza and infectious diseases should always be supplemented by the use of immunosimulation.
- Personal hygiene.Infection very often occurs when the hygiene objects of other people are used.In addition to towels and pillows, it is recommended to avoid other people's clothing and shoes, as this can cause the virus to penetrate the body when rubbing the skin.
- Sexual contact.Even the use of a condom does not guarantee a 100 % protection against HPV.The only way out is a constant partner and loyalty.The virus is transferred to a woman by a man, the reverse infection occurs less often.
If the growth of the skin disturbs, hurts or adheres to the clothing - it has to be removed.In most cases, HPV does not harm health and only causes aesthetic symptoms.Before removing papilloma on the skin, it is recommended to undergo an examination to determine the type of virus.