Human papilloma virus is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.It is not possible for anyone who has never heard it, because today, according to the latest data, 12% of the world's population (this is about 660 million people) infected with HPV.
This situation is quite falling under the outbreak of the outbreak.For this reason we will think about what HPV is, how it is shown and what can be dangerous.
What is HPV?
Keep in mind that the virus wandering the gene, they have intelligence.Academic Koznacheev at one time said that about two tonnes of viruses-grip "masses" pass through the human body throughout his life.All of these processes, of course, affect the work of the gene.
Infections caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) are detected at least in life in most sexually active people.The highest prevalence is observed in women aged 20 to 24 and men from 25 to 29.Some of the reasons that influence the spread of HPV include socio-economic, behavioral and medical and hygiene factors.
How HPV is shown
HPV (papillomaviridae family) causes damage to one's skin and mucous membranes.At the same time, their immune obstruction is lower, which eventually leads to an increase in the inflammation process.In other words, into the body, the virus causes low -cell growth not controlled by the immune system, which is clearly shown in the form of papilloma, warts, and candyl on the skin.Another "focus" manifestation of this virus is the uterus.This organ is a type of "exhaust pipe" in the body, as it acts as a direct indicator of the problem in the body (if any, the conception process is impossible or difficult).The human papilloma virus affects the uterine mucosa and can cause oncology.
HPV type
Human papilloma virus can be divided into two categories - low oncogenic risk and high oncogenic risk.In most cases, with infections caused by low risk of HPV (1, 2, 3 and 4 types), the body overcomes itself due to strong immunity.In rare cases, this type of infection causes the appearance of warts, benign papilloma, premature wounds and even cancer.On the other hand, HPV is considered 16 and 18 types to become biological carcinogens for cervical, vulva, vagina, penis, anus and oropharynx.
Depending on the manifestations of HPV infections in the genitals, latent, subcharnical and clinical are distinguished:
- The latent form of HPV infection, despite the presence of viral DNA, is not accompanied by morphological changes in the affected tissue.It is possible to determine the presence without the symptoms of this type of infection using molecular biological methods, which is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the cervical, vaginal and vulva epithelial epithelial.With this form, special treatment is not required.
- The subclinical form of HPV infection (which occurs, as a rule, asymptomatic) can be determined in colposcopic and cytological or histological examination.Most flat vagina remains symptoms, but they can often cause itching, vaginal discharge or smearing release after intercourse.
- The form of clinical infection, most commonly encountered by doctors, shows itself primarily in the form of warts and formation of papillary, as a rule, in places that are injured in sexual relations.Their appearance and relapse are associated with the weakness of general and local immunity.The important point is that from the time of infection to the appearance of the warts can pass from weeks to several years.The average time between infection and their appearance is 11-12 months in men and up to six months of young women.
Cervical cancer - How much is it?
To understand how normal and dangerous the disease is, it is enough to study the numbers.About 530 thousand cases of cervical cancer (RSM) are recorded annually in the world - it is in fourth place in the world in the prevalence of cancer in women.If we consider the structure of death in women under the age of 45, the death of cervical cancer is in the first place.
How can I be infected with HPV?
The most common method of infection is vaginal and oral sexual relations, including without penetration.
Even one relationship with 80% probability leads to infection.It may also be infected with oral sexual relations.A child can get a virus from a mother during childbirth.
Girls who have not reached the most risky puberty.
The specificity of the virus is such that most men and women are infected at the beginning of sexual activity, and some are infected repeatedly.
Is the infection always a disease?
In a group of people under 30 years 90% of cases, the infection ends with an independent cure.The remaining 10% pass to the chronic stage, which can continue to enter the cervical cancer.This process is greatly stretched in time: from the time of infection to oncological development, 5-20 years pass.And the cancer does not occur "suddenly", it is preceded by premature disease.Therefore, with a careful attitude towards your health, the disease can be warned or identified in the early stages.
Cervical cancer in the first stage may not appear symptoms.Therefore, it is important to regularly visit a gynecologist and perform all the recommended examinations.Very careful -hearted every woman should be treated with bleeding, discharge with unpleasant odor, lower abdominal pain.
How is HPV and RSM diagnosed?
The diagnostic system is very advanced today and allows you to achieve high accuracy in the early stages.First of all, examination tests are used, including cervical cytological examinations, high -risk HPV oncogenic risk tests, and expanded colposcopy.
It is recommended to conduct an annual cervical examination to all women from 21 to 69 years.Citological research for women from 21 to 29 is conducted every 3 years, and from 30 to 69 years - every 5 years.HPV tests are conducted as prescribed by the doctor based on the stroke.
HPV Prevention and Treatment
It is best to prevent any disease from treating - and in the case of HPV, doctors and patients have all the possibilities for this.As a major prevention today, vaccination can be recommended.The importance of this vaccination is at least proven by the fact that in many countries it is included in the national vaccination calendar.Moreover, they made it to all children -both children and boys.And such vaccination experience has accumulated, there is data on effectiveness.In particular, the Australian Health Minister said by 2020, Australia would be the first country in the world with zero cervical cancer, accurately due to mass vaccination since 2007.
Like other viruses, HPV can be removed using a variety of immunostimulating products, such as colostrum, cat claws, fat sharks, and stimulates the body with a variety of microelements - calcium, magnesium, yodin, zinc, selenium, iron.These trace elements increase immunity and influence the body's protection from HPV.There is a statement that if the HPV is in the body, the matrix zone is formed (the first papilloma arising under the influence of the virus), and if it is burned and removed, and the probability of new appearance is reduced.With recurrent diseases, it is recommended to use systemic immunomodulating agents, especially interferon.