It is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is usually harmless and goes away on its own, but some types can cause cancer or genital warts. HPV is a very common STI. Among people aged 15 to 59, 2 out of 5 (40%) people will have HPV.
There are many different types of HPV; most don't cause any health problems. HPV is a different virus than HIV or herpes (HSV). Not all 40 sexually transmitted human papillomaviruses cause serious health problems. First of all, let's talk about how this virus spreads.
HPV is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Mucous membranes, such as the delicate skin of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus, and throat, are more likely to get an HPV infection. Many strains of HPV can be spread during oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse. Strains of HPV that are spread by skin-to-skin contact with other parts of the body, such as the hands or feet, are not actually considered an STI.
Getting an HPV vaccine before any sexual activity is the best way to prevent HPV infection, but if you are younger than 45 and haven't been vaccinated (or if you started the vaccination series but didn't finish it), talk to your provider about getting vaccinated. According to recently published research, a single-dose vaccine can be very effective in preventing human papillomavirus (HPV). STIEF is supported by an educational grant through the New Zealand District Health Boards (20) and also CSL, which contribute to optimization (New Zealand HPV Project). And everyone can talk to a provider about their risk of HPV infection from anal sex and whether they need an anal Pap smear.
The PAG has representation from medical and nursing disciplines from all over the country involved in the treatment of HPV. This means that your immune systems recognize it, attack you, and then become immune to that strain of HPV. Of the nearly 150 known strains of HPV, some are considered “high risk,” meaning they are associated with cervical, anal, and throat cancers. Vaccination against HPV infection has been available for many years and protects you from developing HPV cancers.
Many people have HPV and don't even know it, which means you can get it even if your partner doesn't have any symptoms.
Human papillomavirus
(HPV) is an extremely common sexually transmitted infection, and most sexually active men and women get the virus. Read on to learn about the HPV vaccine and other ways to reduce your risk, how to get a diagnosis, what to expect from treatment, and more. Almost everyone will have HPV on their skin at some point in their life, regardless of sexual practice or sexual preference.Some HPV infections cause lesions or abnormal areas on the tongue, tonsils, soft palate, or nose or larynx. The New Zealand HPV Project website has been developed to inform New Zealanders about HPV and offer HPV help to men and women. However, some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, or cancer of the anus or penis.
