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It's important to understand some basic HPV info. As this eMedTV article explains, there are estimated to be more cases of genital HPV infection than any other sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Knowing HPV info can reduce your risk.
Since there are over 100 different types of HPV, this eMedTV resource breaks them down into high-risk and low-risk groups, briefly explaining how the virus is transmitted. A discussion on associated conditions and the HPV vaccine is also provided.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause a range of conditions. This page from the eMedTV archives offers a discussion on what causes HPV, the different types, and the medical conditions that may occur as a result.
When can a person contract HPV (human papillomavirus)? As this eMedTV Web page explains, this can occur any time there is skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Sexual contact with an infected person is how a person contracts genital HPV.
Symptoms of HPV can include genital warts and precancerous changes in the penis and other organs. This eMedTV article features information on HPV symptoms and their treatment and explains why many people infected with the virus have no symptoms.
An abnormal Pap test is one way of making a positive HPV diagnosis in women. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses methods of diagnosing human papillomavirus (HPV). Currently, no tests are available to make a positive HPV diagnosis in men.
The HPV test is designed to detect the presence of the virus's genetic material in women. As this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, the test should not be used as a substitute for regular Pap smears, nor is it appropriate for all women.
Treatment for HPV can include observation, electrocautery, laser treatment, and cryosurgery. This eMedTV resource discusses the different types of HPV treatments available and the reasons for using them, such as pain relief and cosmetic reasons.
HPV in men occurs as frequently as it does in women. This eMedTV resource discusses how the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be spread through sexual contact and cause symptoms such as genital warts. There is currently no test for HPV in men.
Certain strains of HPV are called "high-risk" because they can lead to cancer. This eMedTV page includes information on both low-risk and high-risk HPV, and explains that the majority of these infections go away on their own and don't cause cancer.
The most common symptoms of HPV in women are genital warts and precancerous changes in the genital area. As this eMedTV page explains, there is a slight chance of HPV symptoms in women turning into anal or genital cancers, but this is rare.
Many conditions can be affected by HPV, and pregnancy is no exception. This eMedTV page tells you how an infection can affect the mother and the baby. For example, a woman with HPV may require a cesarean section if the warts block the birth canal.
Statistics on HPV provide a quick look at trends of human papillomavirus (HPV). This eMedTV Web page features important HPV statistics, such as the fact that by age 50, at least 80 percent of women will have been infected with genital HPV infection.
HPV research is focused on producing additional vaccines and preventing precancerous changes in cells. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other forms of research, as well as the goals, including improved cost-effectiveness of HPV testing.
At the present, there is no HPV cure available. However, as this article on the eMedTV Web site explains, you can still reduce your risk of acquiring HPV by using condoms, by being in a mutually monogamous relationship, or getting the HPV vaccine.
A connection exists between HPV and cervical cancer, as this eMedTV article explains. Studies suggest that a woman's likelihood of developing cervical cancer depends on a variety of factors (such as smoking) acting together with a high-risk HPV.
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