Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Symptoms Infection Vaccine & Cure

Human Papillomavirus, inshort known as HPV, is a virus from Papillomavirus family. It has more than 170 different types. Its different types are designated with numbers, starting from HPV1 to HPV170. Most commonly its harmful to humans and found connected to cancer of different organs in human body. Cancer of the penis, anus, cervix, vulva, vagina, mouth, or throat can occur due to HPV infection.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Symptoms

In most of the cases the HPV infection causes no symptoms and get resolved spontaneously. But in some cases this Human Papillomavirus (HPV) persists and causes warts or precancerous lesions. Symptoms depend on the the type of HPV. HPV5 may remain your body throughout your life without any symptoms. Diseases connected to other HPV types are listed below.

HPV type	Disease
2, 7, 22	Common warts
1, 2, 4, 63	Plantar warts
3, 10, 8	Flat warts
6, 11, 42, 44	Anogenital warts
6, 16, 18, 31, 53, 58	Anal dysplasia (lesions)
16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68, 73, 82	Genital cancers
more than 15 types	Epidermodysplasia verruciformis
13, 32	Focal epithelial hyperplasia (mouth)
6, 7, 11, 16, 32	Mouth papillomas
16	Oropharyngeal cancer
60	Verrucous cyst
6, 11	Laryngeal papillomatosis

How does Human Papillomavirus spreads?

Usually Human Papillomavirus (HPV) spreads through sexual contact. Some factors increase the risk of HPV infection. These factors are Multiple partners, weak immune system, smoking and sex during teenage.

Some Facts about Human Papillomavirus

• Its a DNA Virus
• There are more than 150 types of HPV
• More than 40 of its types spread through sexual contact.
• It does not spread by toilet seats.
• It can spread from a pregnant mother to her baby.
• HPV only affects humans
• Same person can get affected by more than one type of HPV
• HPV is the most common STI (sexually transmitted infection) around the world.
• In USA, 27000 cases of HPV infection are reported every year.
• HPV16 and HPV18 are responsible for more than 70% cervical cancer cases.
• HPV16 is responsible for more than 90% Anal Cancer cases.

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine can save you from HPV infection only if you are vaccinated before the infection happens. According to doctors the best age to get HPV Vaccine is between 9 to 13 years.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cure

The best cure for HPV infection to get vaccinated between 9 to 13 years of age and not indulging into sexual activities at an early age. Even if you are an adult its better to avoid multiple partners and practicing safe sex.

Cancer and Human Papillomavirus

As we have stated earlier that Cancer of the penis, anus, cervix, vulva, vagina, mouth, or throat can occur due to HPV infection. More than 90% of the Cervical Cancer occur due to HPV16 and HPV18. More than 60% of all other cancers occur due to different types of Human Papillomavirus.