Human papillomavirus: All kinds of viruses are born in today’s unhealthy lifestyle. Among them, there are many such viruses whose ignorant can also cause dangerous diseases like cervical cancer. Yes, every year there are cases of more than 5 lakh cervical cancer in the world. This is a common disease of cancer in women’s genitals. According to the expert, the disease is caused by Human Papillomavirus HPV. This virus can be done not only in women but also in men. Now the question is, what is HPV? Why does HPV spread? How does HPV virus infection spread? Where does HPV virus infection spread in women? About this News18 Telling to CHC Bhangel of Noida Senior Medical Officer and Gynecologist (Surgeon) Dr. Meera Pathak-
HPV transition where and how and how it spreads
Doctor Pathak says that HPV infection first spreads this virus infection in the genitals. This virus gives rise to cervical cancer after a few years. Usually people believe that HPV can only cause cancer in the genitals of women, but this perception is absolutely wrong. According to the expert, many such evidences have been found which proves that men can cause cancer disease due to infection of HPV.
What is a human papilloma virus?
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common virus found all over the world, which have more than a hundred types. Only 14 types of these are responsible for cancer. HPV infection occurs in the genitals of men and women. HPV infection is most responsible for cervical cancer. According to experts, HPV infection usually spreads into each other during multiple physical relationships. In addition, HPV infection can also occur in the anus, vulva, vagina, penis and oropharynx.
What are the symptoms of HPV infection?
HPV infections show symptoms around men’s reproductive organs. Generally, lumps around the reproductive organs look like a wart or bulge. However, it is not necessary that these symptoms are due to HPV because some of the hundred types of HPVs are at risk of cancer, but if these symptoms remain around the reproductive organs for a long time, then doctors should be contacted quickly.
How long does HPV last in women?
The HPV infection goes after 8 months in half people and lasts for more than 2 years in less than 10%. Sometimes the genital warts are cured without treatment. If people with genital masks have a weak immune system, then treatment requires treatment, and masse often come back.
What is the age limit of HPV vaccine?
According to the expert, HPV vaccine can be given from the age of 9, but is ideally given at the age of 11 to 12, when the person is sexually active. Vaccination is recommended for all by the age of 45 years if not adequate vaccination has been done earlier.
How to protect against HPV infection?
- If symptoms are seen around the reproductive organs, then distance away from physical relationships. Get treatment first, then move towards relationship with the advice of doctors.
- Follow the way of protective sex.
- Cancer caused by HPV is not currently treated but has become a vaccine for it. Now people below the age of 45 years can avoid cancer caused by HPV by applying this vaccine.
