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What's human papilloma virus and how it spread
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It belongs to a family of viruses known as papillomaviruses and there are more than 200 different types of HPV. Some types of HPV can lead to genital warts, while others can cause various types of cancer, including cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, and oropharyngeal cancer.
HPV is primarily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact, usually during sexual activity such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can be transmitted even when there are no visible symptoms or warts present. The virus infects cells in the genital and anal areas, as well as the mouth and throat.
Other modes of transmission can include sharing sex toys, birth from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth, and in rare cases, through non-sexual close contact or contaminated surfaces like towels, clothing, or toilet seats. However, these modes of transmission are less common compared to sexual transmission.
It is important to note that HPV is highly prevalent and most sexually active individuals will become infected with at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. The majority of HPV infections clear on their own without causing any long-term health problems. Vaccination, regular screenings such as Pap tests, and practicing safe sex are some methods used to prevent and detect HPV infections.
HPV is primarily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact, usually during sexual activity such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can be transmitted even when there are no visible symptoms or warts present. The virus infects cells in the genital and anal areas, as well as the mouth and throat.
Other modes of transmission can include sharing sex toys, birth from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth, and in rare cases, through non-sexual close contact or contaminated surfaces like towels, clothing, or toilet seats. However, these modes of transmission are less common compared to sexual transmission.
It is important to note that HPV is highly prevalent and most sexually active individuals will become infected with at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. The majority of HPV infections clear on their own without causing any long-term health problems. Vaccination, regular screenings such as Pap tests, and practicing safe sex are some methods used to prevent and detect HPV infections.