Human Papillomavirus: One of the Most Unknown Widespread Viruses
The Human Papillomavirus is one of the most spread STD's because infection usually doesn't come with any symptoms.
An individual may have it, but not be aware of it unless they are tested for it.
There are over 100 types of HPV.
Some types can cause warts on various parts of the body and also cervical cancer.
HPV is a virus, therefore there is no cure for it so all we can do it try to prevent being infected by it.
Some HPV can be spread from skin-to-skin contact or through a cut in the skin.
Genital HPV is transferred during sexual intercourse or any type of genital contact.
Once someone is infected with HPV, there is nothing they can do reverse it.
It is important to learn about it because many people have never even heard of this virus before.
One medical way to prevent genital HPV is to get a preventative shot.
There are preventative shots for HPV for young men and women starting at age 9 for boys and 11 for girls, going all the way up to age 26.
This vaccination protects against the strains of HPV that cause genital warts only, which is the most common type in young adults.
People who are at a higher risk for contracting HPV include: those with poor immunity, frequently damaged skin (cuts), adolescents, and an increased number of sexual partners.
There are also some ways that an individual with HPV can attempt to clear the symptoms which are warts.
The first step taken to get rid of the warts are medications mainly consisting of cream that are directly applied to the skin including salicylic acid and trichloroacetic acid.
If these medications fail, surgery can take care of the warts.
Some complications associated with HPV are oral and upper respiratory lesions and cancer.
HPV can cause lesions in your mouth, tongue, pharynx, etc.
There are two strains of HPV that can cause cancer.
The most common cancer related with HPV is cervical cancer in women.
This makes it important to receive annual doctors appointments with your gynecologist.
Other cancers caused by HPV include the upper respiratory tract, mouth, anus, and genitals.
These are the most severe complications associated with HPV.
The best way to prevent getting HPV is knowledge of the virus and taking precautionary action to not come in contact with it.
Do your best to protect your health.
An individual may have it, but not be aware of it unless they are tested for it.
There are over 100 types of HPV.
Some types can cause warts on various parts of the body and also cervical cancer.
HPV is a virus, therefore there is no cure for it so all we can do it try to prevent being infected by it.
Some HPV can be spread from skin-to-skin contact or through a cut in the skin.
Genital HPV is transferred during sexual intercourse or any type of genital contact.
Once someone is infected with HPV, there is nothing they can do reverse it.
It is important to learn about it because many people have never even heard of this virus before.
One medical way to prevent genital HPV is to get a preventative shot.
There are preventative shots for HPV for young men and women starting at age 9 for boys and 11 for girls, going all the way up to age 26.
This vaccination protects against the strains of HPV that cause genital warts only, which is the most common type in young adults.
People who are at a higher risk for contracting HPV include: those with poor immunity, frequently damaged skin (cuts), adolescents, and an increased number of sexual partners.
There are also some ways that an individual with HPV can attempt to clear the symptoms which are warts.
The first step taken to get rid of the warts are medications mainly consisting of cream that are directly applied to the skin including salicylic acid and trichloroacetic acid.
If these medications fail, surgery can take care of the warts.
Some complications associated with HPV are oral and upper respiratory lesions and cancer.
HPV can cause lesions in your mouth, tongue, pharynx, etc.
There are two strains of HPV that can cause cancer.
The most common cancer related with HPV is cervical cancer in women.
This makes it important to receive annual doctors appointments with your gynecologist.
Other cancers caused by HPV include the upper respiratory tract, mouth, anus, and genitals.
These are the most severe complications associated with HPV.
The best way to prevent getting HPV is knowledge of the virus and taking precautionary action to not come in contact with it.
Do your best to protect your health.