How the human papillomavirus virus is transmitted: what is the risk

Everyone should know how the human papillomavirus is transmitted. Is this the only way to protect yourself from dangerous diseases? Often, papillomas are not given special importance. Many people believe that if growth on the body disappears, it will go away on its own. This mistake affects mankind, and the consequences can be undesirable.

Papilloma tissue usually grows, causing the papillomavirus virus to spread throughout the body. Sometimes his solo songs can cause a cancerous tumor.

What is human papillomavirus

This virus is a chronic infectious manifestation of various diseases that can occur in humans at any age. In medical practice, this virus has two types, one that is not high risk for dangerous diseases, and virus that is high risk.

Less dangerous viruses include papillomas and warts of subtypes 6 and 11, and dangerous ones - 16 and 18. It is the last type that leads to cell mutation and cancer development.

The papilloma virus multiplies on the skin and its mucous membranes. As a result, the following growths form on the skin:

warts
1. ;
condylomas
2. ;
papillomas
3. in the mouth and larynx;
4. papillomas of internal organs.

There are many cases where papillomas cause cervical cancer in women, as well as cancer of the male genital organs. To avoid such consequences, you need to know about the ways of transmitting the disease.

How the virus enters the human body

The infection spreads through a person's mucous membrane or skin. If there are no acute diseases, then papilloma does not appear in any way, and no growth forms on the surface of the skin.

If the skin has undergone growth of different colors, this indicates a precancerous condition, when there is a malignant disease of the human skin, and the whole body, or if immunity is significantly reduced.

The "favorite" places for bacteria to enter are cuts, scrapes and other skin lesions through which the virus can pass.

The probability of infection increases if:

1. A person has colds, or other causes that greatly reduce immunity.
2. Dysbacteriosis of the intestines or female genital organs is observed. In this case, the death of beneficial microflora occurs, and is replaced by harmful microorganisms, in this case, human papillomavirus virus infection.
3. Presence of sexually transmitted diseases.
4. Recurrence of chronic diseases.
5. Stress, depression, which reduces a person's protection against viruses.

People suffering from nicotine addiction, as well as women taking birth control pills, are often ill.

Virus propagation pathways

If a person has no symptoms, that does not mean a lack of papillomavirus. The initial stage, when there is no growth yet, can be diagnosed using the latest equipment. In medicine, there are various ways in which dangerous microorganisms are transmitted.

Both men and women can be infected with a dangerous virus. The following transfer methods are distinguished:

Sexually

This is the most common method for infections. Only sexual intercourse, and the papillomavirus can be transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person. It did not matter whether the contact was oral, vaginal or anal. The risk remains.

Many people are interested in the question of whether papillomavirus is transmitted from woman to man. The disease is often diagnosed in men, however, and a large number of women are able to be carriers of the disease. In this case, the location of the bacteria is the genitals, or mucous membrane of the oral cavity, where genital warts are visible. In this case, there is a 100% risk of infection.

During anal sex, papillomas form on the anus. Especially if there is some damage or injury. If the partner has genital warts, even a condom will not give him complete protection.

The factors that contribute to the disease are:

• early onset of sexual activity;
• frequent change of sexual partners;
• condylomas or warts present in a sexual partner.

Oral sex is the most common method of infection of 16 and 18 types of papillomas. In this case, the virus enters the human body through various wounds or other damage to the oral mucosa. Multiplying in the mouth, in the absence of qualified treatment, there is a high probability of developing throat cancer. To avoid such consequences, you need to use a condom.

If the localization of the virus is human skin, then a condom will not help with this. Papilloma is transmitted from direct contact with human skin, on which condylomas and warts are located.

By family

In this case, the infection occurs in the following ways:

• Using the towel, soap and other personal hygiene products with a person with warts on their hands. Pathology occurs if there are injuries and abrasions on the body.
• Infection through the patient's saliva results from the use of a toothbrush or one acre.
• Clothing of an infected person can be a hot bed for the development of the virus and its transmission to a healthy person.
• Self-infection during shaving, epilation and other methods. The disease develops if a wart is damaged with a razor or other object, which has not previously been dangerous. In case of damage, this growth stimulates the development of neoplasms, which can pose a serious danger to human health.

Infection in public places by contact with infected people

Medical practice has documented the transmission of the virus by blood transfusion, operations to remove genital warts, when doctors accidentally spread the focus of the infection throughout the body, and poor sterilization of hand-held instruments insalons.

Transmission of the virus mother-to-child

Human papilloma is not an inherited disease, however, there is still a risk of it being transmitted from mother to child. When you are carrying a baby, there is little risk of the virus being transmitted, however, if the placenta is damaged or other changes occur, papilloma can pass to an unborn baby.

The virus enters through the placenta, since the fetus has not yet formed the bronchi and alveoli. In this case, the child develops respiratory papillomatosis. If, after the birth of the child, he has a breathing disorder, then an examination is performed, after which drug treatment or surgery may be prescribed. The second option is used much more often, as it is more likely to be cured.

Therefore, when planning a pregnancy, it is necessary to pass all the necessary tests to exclude the risk of developing papilloma.

The baby is unlikely to become infected with the virus as it passes through the birth canal. This effect is the appearance of genital warts in the mouth and larynx in the child, leading to various disorders of the respiratory system and a decrease in immunity.

If papillomas are found in a woman's genitals before the baby is born, the birth of a baby is done artificially in order to reduce the risk of the baby becoming infected.

Another way to infect a baby from a mother is through breastfeeding. In this case, the child develops respiratory papillomatosis, which is subject to immediate treatment.

Aspects of the virus in men and women

In women, the virus passes through the cervix, rectum, or mouth. If sexual partners change frequently, then the risk of infection increases to the highest level. The consequences of the disease can be infertility, cancer and many other illnesses.

Papilloma virus in men often manifests itself on the scrotum, the head of the genital organs, in the anus or mouth. In men, the disease can progress without symptoms, but only after severe stress or a decrease in immunity, the development of papillomavirus can occur.

The dangerous moment of HPV in men is the development of cancer of the male genital organs or the anus.

In order to prevent the virus from entering the human body, it is necessary to follow the rules of hygiene, as well as lead a healthy lifestyle and be faithful to one's sexual partner.