Human papillomavirus or HPV is widespread worldwide, regardless of the region.According to statistics, each third person is infected with one of the strains of this virus.Everyone who cares about their health should know how human papilloma is transmitted and how is dangerous.
About the virus
The disease causes the formation of benign growth in the skin and mucous membranes: these are papillomas, also known as warts and condylomas.There are more than one hundred strains of the virus, some of which represent a potential threat to health, since they cause the development of malignant neoplasms.
HPV occupies second place in terms of the frequency of viral infections transmitted through sexual contacts.Once in the human body, the virus may not manifest for a long time.Its activation occurs at the bottom of a decrease in immunity.After recently transferred infectious diseases, patients notice the appearance of skin growth.
There is no effective method to combat the virus.A healthy body is able to defeat HPV independently.On average, the suppression of virus activity takes several months to several years, depending on immunity.
Many doubt if human papilloma is transmitted, considering the disease of the innate characteristic, but it is very simple to infect HPV.
The virus is transmitted:
- sexually;
- Contact house;
- From mother to child.
The potentially dangerous strains are 16 and 18. According to statistics, 75% of cases of cervical cancer cause this viral infection.
Sexual infection
Condilomas are transmitted from person to sexually.At the same time, the risk of infection for women is greater than for men.This is due to the characteristics of the structure of the female genital organs.The vaginal mucosa is very susceptible to pathogens.Due to the large area of the walls, the probability of infection is very high, unlike men who have less vulnerable places, only the penis and urethra.
Interestingly, it can be infected with a virus without the penetration of the penis in the vagina.The human papillomavirus 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 sexual relations.
Sitty's condylomas are manifestations of one of the dangerous ways of the virus.Such neoplasms affect the mucous membranes of the genitals, often develop on the edge of the lips.The contact of the mucosa with an area affected by Condylomas can lead to an infection.HPV is directly contained in growth, so infection is possible through kisses or with oral sex.
HPV infection in everyday life
The transmission of the virus contact house is not sufficiently studied, but the possibility of infection has been demonstrated when other people's hygiene elements are used.A factor that increases the risk of infection is a decrease in immunity.The infection is possible when using towels, pillowcases or toothbrushes of other people.
Contact with the skin of an infected person is harmless.The exception is the cases in which the papilloma is transmitted during the handshake.Such HPV transmission is carried out under the influence of a set of factors:
- The skin with which a healthy person has contacted 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 carrier of the virus, while the skin instead of contact is damaged, the transfer of HPV is possible.
The transfer of mother to child
The newborn is infected by the HPV of Antinatural and through the passage through the delivery channel.This is due to the fact that during childbirth, numerous microsyas of the walls of the vagina are produced, as a result of which the child's mucous membranes are in contact with the virus.
The risk of intrauterine infection of the fetus during pregnancy is low.The virus can only be transmitted if it is in the active phase.With the Cesarean section, HPV infection is unlikely.
Risk factors
The sexual transmission of the virus is a serious problem, in which few people think.Despite the apparent disease security, some HPV strains are potentially dangerous for people.As a general 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 does not even suspect that he was infected.The active phase of the virus is the period of the 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 the activation of the virus is any weakening of the immune defense.
The appearance of papilloma is observed:
- after viral and infectious diseases transmitted;
- For systemic diseases, for example, with diabetes;
- at the bottom of a hormone imbalance;
- After a long course of antibacterial therapy.
Growth appear anywhere in the body.Condylomas are formed in mucous membranes, mainly in the genitals.
The formation of papillomas and warts in the arms and legs may be due to damage to the skin and a fall of local immunity.This is observed at the bottom of the increase in foot sweating and with too narrow shoes.The hands often appear after contact with chemicals for the home.
Dangerous virus strains diagnosis
The formation of a Condy in the inguinal zone is an occasion to see a doctor.The type of virus is determined by the analysis of blood, urine or rubbing of the vaginal mucosa.In addition, the doctor may recommend the elimination of condiloma with an additional histological analysis of growth cells.Such an exam is mandatory in women when condil forms in the vagina and cervix.
To prevent the development of cervical cancer, it allows the timely diagnosis of a type of carcinogenic virus.At the beginning of the pathological process of cell degeneration in malignant, timely elimination of the household and the corresponding pharmacological therapy allow him to get rid of a dangerous disease.It is recommended that all women be examined annually about the presence of HPV type 16 and 18.
The only effective way to avoid infection is vaccination.The vaccination is placed for girls from 7 to 10 years.If necessary, vaccination is carried out at an advanced age, but only if the girl had no sexual experience.
How to get rid of HPV?
Pharmacological therapy for HPV aims to reduce virus activity.There are no drugs that destroy this infection.
HPV therapy includes:
- antiviral treatment;
- strengthen immunity;
- Disposal of growth.
The main part of the treatment is antiviral therapy.Use of drugs in ointments and tablets.The ointments apply to each growth, which allows the activity of the virus that locally blocks the activity of the body.Immunostimulants and vitamin preparations are used to strengthen body protection forces.
The elimination of growth is carried out only after the course of antiviral therapy.You can eliminate papillomas both to the doctor's office and at home on your own.Professional elimination methods are laser burning, criolestruction or electrocoagulation.The removal of the radio wave of papillomas is also used.The advantages of such methods are unworthy and security.After the procedure, there are no scars on the skin.
At home, alkaline mixtures are used, sold in pharmacies.The funds once apply to the body of papilloma and flame tissues.A few days later, growth decreases in size and darkens, and then disappears.The disadvantage of the method is the probability of scars formation and pain during papilloma treatment.
The cozy cozy and the growth in the skin of the face cannot be removed by itself.Damage to neoplasms in mucous membranes can lead to the spread of the virus.The supply of papillomas in the face is full of scars formation.
HPV prevention
Several rules will help not be infected with the virus:
- Maintaining immunity.Any cold must be treated in a timely manner.The treatment of influenza and infectious diseases should always be complemented by the use of immunostimulants.
- Personal hygiene.Very often, the infection occurs when other people's hygiene elements are used.In addition to the towels and pillows, it is recommended to avoid wearing the clothes and shoes of other people, since when rubbing the skin, this can cause the virus to enter the body.
- Sexual contactEven the use of a condom does not guarantee the protection of one hundred percent against HPV.The only exit is a permanent partner and fidelity.The virus is transmitted from a man to a woman, reverse infection occurs less frequently.
If skin growth interferes, hurts or clings to clothing, it must be eliminated.In most cases, HPV does not damage health and only causes aesthetic discomfort.Before eliminating papilloma in the skin, it is recommended to undergo an exam to determine the type of virus.