Alas and alack, but modern man is constantlya huge number of different diseases lie in wait - both dangerous and not so. And one of these diseases is papilloma, the development of which is provoked by HPV - the human papillomavirus. By the way, this virus is very widespread, so almost anyone can become infected. Moreover, very often an infected person does not even suspect for a very long time that he is a carrier of the human papillomavirus. To begin with, let's figure out what papilloma is. Probably, the fact that this disease belongs to the group of sexually transmitted diseases will not surprise anyone. But does everyone know how to recognize this disease, which affects both the skin and mucous membranes? Of course, in the asymptomatic stage, it is difficult to recognize the disease - the only way can be a laboratory blood test.

Symptoms of the disease

Sooner or later, a virus enters the bodymakes itself known. The incubation period also varies - from several days to several months, and sometimes even years after contact with an infected partner. Everything depends solely on the state of the immune system of the infected person. As a rule, single or group neoplasms appear on the skin and mucous membranes. They can be either flat, like half a pea, or convex, like a grain of rice. The size can also vary greatly from small to quite large. In particularly severe cases, condylomas are like cauliflower. Most often, condylomas are located around the anus, vulva, inside and outside the vagina, on the scrotum, penis, and sometimes on the inner thighs. It is almost impossible to predict how neoplasms will behave - they can remain unchanged, decrease without any outside intervention, or begin to rapidly increase in size. There is a widespread theory that a condyloma will sooner or later degenerate into a malignant tumor. However, this is nothing more than a simple "horror story". Doctors claim that no transformation occurs.

Methods of transmission of the virus

So, what is the human papilloma virus, more or less clear. Now we need to figure out how you can get infected with this virus:

• Sexual way of infection

The most common method of infectionhuman papilloma virus, of course, is the sexual route. If one of the partners is infected, then during sexual contact - and it does not matter whether it is vaginal, oral or anal - the virus penetrates the mucous membrane of the second partner. This means that a microcrack or other, even the slightest, damage to the mucous membrane is enough for the virus to penetrate the body and settle there. And what is surprising - doctors note the fact that most often the virus is transmitted from man to woman. Although, of course, women also infect men very often. Of course, people whose sexual relations are promiscuous are at risk. In addition, it has been proven that smoking and drinking alcohol also significantly increase the risk of infection, since the mucous membranes become much more vulnerable under the influence of ethyl alcohol and nicotine.

• Vertical way of infection

Vertical transmission of infection -this is the case when the virus is transmitted during childbirth, from a pregnant woman to her baby. This happens when the baby passes through the birth canal. Where, in fact, the human papilloma virus is located. That is why in cases of very advanced disease, in order to exclude the transmission of the papilloma virus, doctors may decide to perform a cesarean section. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that this is the most extreme measure.

• Household way of infection

Very rarely, but still sometimes doctors recordcases of household infection with the human papilloma virus. which, however, is not surprising - after all, if the virus is transmitted by a regular kiss, then why shouldn't it be transmitted through dishes, towels, washcloths and other household items? Although, given that the incubation period of this disease is very, very long, it is almost impossible to establish exactly how the infection occurred. That is why it is so important not to forget about the basic rules of personal hygiene, especially in public places - baths, saunas, showers, changing rooms.

Treatment of the virus

If you notice any new growths, immediatelygo to the doctor. Despite the fact that the symptoms of the disease are extremely specific and it is almost impossible to confuse them with anything else, you should still see a doctor. The doctor will not only confirm the diagnosis, but also prescribe the best treatment, taking into account your general health. Please note - if the infection occurred sexually and you know which partner you got this "reward" from, tell him. Because treatment is necessary for both - both women and men. By the way, remember a very important point! Do not rush to break up with your significant other if you are diagnosed with the human papillomavirus. As has been repeatedly said above, sometimes the incubation period can be very long. This means that it is quite possible that there was no infidelity. And the disease is just an echo of a stormy youth. Therefore, be reasonable, put aside the frying pan, rolling pin and other heavy and sharp objects, try to calm down and go to the doctor together. Remember also that sometimes even a full course of adequate treatment does not help to completely get rid of the human papilloma virus. The external signs of the disease disappear completely, but the virus is dormant in the body - and at any moment it can not only be transmitted to someone else, but also declare itself again with specific rashes. Or it can quietly "sleep" all its life, without manifesting itself in any way. In this case, the person is a carrier of the virus. We recommend reading:

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