Human Papilloma Virus
Never heard of it?
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HPV, AN OPEN CONVERSATION
It’s a wonder that HPV is never talked about, considering it’s one of the most prominent viruses when it comes to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF HPV
Although most HPV infections resolve on their own, there are about a 100 different strains of HPV out there.
The more notorious strains, such as HPV 16 and 18, have been shown to be the main drivers behind cervical cancer cases in women.
Low-risk HPV
The low-risk strains of HPV (e.g. 6 and 11) manifest in the form of painless genital warts and cause about 90% of genital warts in females and males.High-risk HPV
The high-risk strains of HPV (e.g., 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58) can lead to cervical, vaginal, vulvar and anal cancers in women.We Don’t Mean to Dull Your Climax, But-
Sexual contact
- Vaginal sex
- Anal sex
- Oral sex
NON-Sexual contact
- Self-inoculation
- From mother to child, during birth
So how does a Sexually Transmitted Infection, transmit Non- sexually?
So how does a Sexually Transmitted Infection, transmit Non- sexually?
The infection has the potential to spread through skin-to-genital or non-genital skin-to-skin contact. Transmission can occur if a person has been in contact with infected skin, genitals or objects, unknowingly.
It is possible to contract the infection from contaminated objects, thus, unsanitary or unhygienic places also pose a risk.
Cases of transmission have been observed where there is prolonged contact with infected skin, the germs can then travel from the individual’s hands to their genitals.
HPV can also be transmitted from a pregnant mother to the child during birth, but the risk is very low.
The transmission rates of HPV can be controlled by engaging in safe sex practices such as using condoms and dental dams.
However, this is not a fool-proof method as a condom does not cover all potentially infected areas.
Talk to your doctor about further preventive measures you can explore to ensure that the looming threat of the virus does not affect the quality of your sex life.
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HPV can be diagnosed by a doctor after inspection of genital warts. In cases where genital warts are not present, your doctor may recommend further testing to ascertain the presence of the virus.
Regular screenings for women as part of good sexual hygiene are recommended to help detect the virus in its early stages.
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The information contained herein is meant purely for awareness, it does not substitute for a doctor’s advice. Please speak to your doctor for more information.
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HPV – Human Papillomavirus
STI - Sexually Transmitted Infection