Many people who have never encountered human papillomavirus are strongly advised, if possible, to pass an appropriate analysis to detect the disease. If pathological symptoms begin to appear, then the delivery of such an analysis is a mandatory step. This type of viral disease in men and women can appear as a result of transmission from others in the following ways:
- Unprotected sex (transmission through kissing is also possible - if there are sores in the oral cavity and on the lips).
- During childbirth - from mother to baby.
- The virus can also enter the body of unsuspecting people in domestic areas in crowded places: public toilets, swimming pools, bathhouses. Therefore, it is highly recommended not to use other people’s hygiene items.
The disease is not transmitted genetically through DNA. Thus, the main risk of infection is ignoring the basic rules of hygiene, with unprotected sexual intercourse, with unsuspecting sexual intercourse, as well as a weakened immune system. A certain increase in the risk of infection occurs when a person has bad habits.
Important!If there is no carrier, then naturally, the HPV pathogen cannot survive for long (less than 1 day), but usually this is enough to infect a person.
If there is a desire to take a blood test for HPV, then you need to contact the clinic first, as one of the very specialized doctors can issue an appropriate referral.
There are more than 100 types of HPV, and more than half of them pose no danger to humans, but some types are considered oncogenic, therefore, with prolonged progression, they can cause cancer.
The papilloma virus is very often transmitted from person to person sexually. Moreover, with unprotected contact, the probability of transmitting this particular virus is very high (compared to other STDs). In recent years, as noted by doctors, the number of cases has increased exponentially each year.
The disease is a particular danger for the weaker half of humanity, as it often leads to the development of cervical cancer, as well as other cancer pathologies in women. The older a woman is, the higher the risk of getting cancer. In men, the papilloma virus, which develops in the genitourinary system, often leads to erectile problems, irreversible infertility, and even to cancer pathology of the urogenital system. Therefore, preventive testing is a correct and rational decision.
What is the analysis for conveying human papillomavirus?
A highly specialized specialist can determine the type of analysis you need to go through and the actions you need to take for this. You can get professional advice on this issue from several doctors: dermatologists, urologists, gynecologists.
Currently, there are several popular and effective methods that allow not only to identify the presence of a viral disease in a person, but also immediately associate it with a specific type - safe or dangerous.
Important!You can’t independently determine which tests to take to find HPV in yourself - only a doctor should do this. He will indicate the name of the analysis.
We highlight the following methods used:
- Colposcopy. A colposcope is used to examine the cervix in detail. During the procedure, the doctor can look through the mucosa of the organ well, get high -quality images of all points of interest, and even look for papillomas and small warts (if any).
- Cytology. Cytology is a common method of detecting various pathological diseases of an infectious nature by examining smears under a microscope. As a result of the study, you can get different class results: the first and second classes will indicate that a person has no problems with this virus; the third class is the reason for undergoing an explanatory study (histology is usually prescribed); the fourth and fifth classes will indicate the presence of pathological cells. HPV infectious disease using cytology is diagnosed if cells modified in a special way are found in human smears.
- Histology, the study of biopaths. To examine a sample using this technology, a specialist takes a small portion of its tissue from a person (it’s hard to say how they took it, because in each case it’s different). The study was performed under a microscope - modified cells affected by the viral infection were also searched.
- Look for antibodies to HPV. One of the most modern and useful types of research. This is due to the fact that the method involves the search for antibodies to this infectious disease in human blood (in part it is a diagnosis). Antibodies in the human body will appear earlier than the virus begins its vigorous activity. This method does not allow with a high degree of accuracy to identify the type of HPV pathology, nor does it show a concentration. Human blood, not tissue, is examined by in vitro methods.
- The exam is over. Modern innovative way to detect papilloma virus. With this technology, you can find out all the features of this disease. To obtain study material, samples were taken from the mucous membranes of the urethra (men), vagina (women). Often this type of test is prescribed in combination with cytology, so that it is possible to obtain the most accurate data on existing pathology.
- PCR. This method is most widely requested in cases where it is necessary to investigate papillomavirus pathology with suspected oncology. According to this technology, a person donates blood, urine, smears from the mucous membranes (which will be indicated by a doctor). This method is based on HPV DNA detection, so the results obtained about the presence of the disease in a person, or its absence, are very high in accuracy. It is difficult to study materials using this method, so there is a high probability of obtaining false results if the work is carried out by inexperienced specialists, or there are technological violations.
Important! Regardless of the type of test and method chosen, for people of any age, the study will be easy and painless.
In cases where the test involves the intake of substances from the urethra or vagina, it is necessary to prepare in a certain way: a few days before, you should stop taking any drugs with antiviral or antibacterial effect. A few hours before taking the biomaterial, you need to leave any hygiene procedures, do not go to the toilet.
If blood is used to detect the virus, then the test should be taken on an empty stomach. If you are very thirsty, then you can drink pure water without sugar and gas. In order not to get false results, a few days before the study, you must abstain from alcoholic beverages and fatty foods.
Important!It is also recommended to refrain from having sexual intercourse temporarily for two to three days before taking samples of any type of biomaterial.
Any test for the detection of papilloma virus does not cause difficulties for both patients and physicians: they can be quickly and easily passed, and the results obtained will most likely indicate the presence or absence of pathology. At the same time, it is very important to diagnose the presence of the virus as early as possible, because the sooner treatment is started, the lower the risk of this form of pathological oncology.
You can take this type of analysis at any private laboratory, or get an appropriate referral from the state clinic at the place of registration. Interpretation of the results obtained can only be done by a qualified expert. You should not take the results obtained after analysis and study them using the Internet - nothing good will come of it - you will not be able to diagnose yourself properly.