Human papillomavirus is known as HPV. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, especially in women, and poses a serious health problem among young people. This problem is embedded in psychosocial issues that promote states of vulnerability and affect attitudes and behaviors related to prevention.
The reason for the raised warts that look like cauliflower in the genital area in men is Condylom, medical name caused by the HPV virus. It is Condyloma Acuminatum and is highly contagious.
What is HPV?
Approximately 170 types of human papillomavirus (HPV, papillomaviradae) are known, and at least 40 of them are symptomatic pathogens in nearby areas. Each type causes different lesions and can cause complaints on the epithelial surface of other organs, Condyloma lesions.
Non-sexually transmitted HPV viruses are responsible for most viral warts, mostly on the palms and soles of the feet. Sexually transmitted HPV can affect the skin of the external genitalia, vagina and cervix, urethra, penis and scrotum in men and women. Infections in the anus and oral cavity (depending on the behavior according to the hpy type) and intraoral pharynx may occur in both genders.
High-risk HPV viral groups also cause pathological changes in mucous membranes and skin epithelium, while low-risk types are benign. but similarly infectious and unpleasant changes manifest themselves. It results in genital warts (hpv warts). The term papilloma is the medical term for benign tumors of epithelial origin that arise from the skin itself.
Symptoms of HPV infection
HPV may not cause symptoms, especially in men who do not have symptoms. It is called an HPV carrier. In Hungary, 70% of young adults tested show HPV, but the majority of carriers are asymptomatic, meaning there are no visible lesions. Lesions may appear in infectious individuals after contact with the HPV carrier. HPV is not associated with fever or pain in most viral infections. In many cases, the infection will be overcome by our body's immune system within a few months, and the still dormant HPV can become active and go unnoticed. Symptoms occur primarily in cases of weakening of the immune system (diseases, gr rope, stress, smoking).
If HPV symptoms develop, depending on the type of virus, they may appear:
Viral warts - warts on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, back
Condyloma - benign genital warts in both genders.
Cervical dysplasia-benign epithelial lesions of the cervix are considered a precancerous condition of cervical cancer. It can cause CIN1, CIN2, CIN3 and cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer or other epithelial lesions
In women, the infection may cause watery vaginal discharge, but this is not a specific symptom, not clearly drawing attention to the virus. Without a screening test, the infection is first confirmed when patients consult a doctor with symptoms of warts on nearby areas or a gynecological cytological study shows histological changes that do not necessarily involve complaints. HPV DNA testing should be performed, the HPV type should be determined.
HPV presents a serious health risk in the absence of symptoms, even when inactive. Asymptomatic does not mean that the infection (even multiple infections) will not produce consequences later. To perform the HPV test, it should be done by your doctor (dermatologist, gynecologist, infection specialist).
Treatment varies depending on the type and prevalence of the HPV virus. There are more than 170 types of HPV. HPV and warts are a viral disease that tends to spread and recur after infection. It is useful to know that although treatment is possible, there are serious persistent infections that can recur. In addition to the medical drugs used especially in the treatment of genital warts and genital HPV, cryotherapy - wart freezing - wart burning - cauterization - lasers can be applied. If the things to be done before the treatment and the things to be done after the treatment are done, the treatment of the wart will be successful and its recurrence will be low.
What is Colposcopy? How is it done?
Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain an illuminated and enlarged image of the cervix, vagina and vulva. In this process, a microscope called a colposcope with various magnifying lenses is used.
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