What is The Human Papilloma Virus
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The human papilloma virus, also known more commonly in its abbreviated term HPV, is a viral infection contracted through sexual intercourse. HPV is within a group of over a hundred types of the papilloma virus family. While not all of them are as serious, there are several that have also be linked to causing different types of cancer. Contrary to some articles out there, there does not currently seem to be any permanant cure.
The human papilloma virus is spread by engaging in vaginal, oral or anal sex with an infected partner. The problem with HPV is that it can remain pretty much invisible for week months or years, so you will not be able to visibly tell if someone has it. Contraception is and has always been your best and first line of defence against catching HPV, so it goes without saying, you should be using one with a new part.
Typical symptoms of the human papilloma virus will manifest in the form of cauliflower type growths within, on and around the genital region, this can include the anal area also. The common name for these growths are genital warts and they can errupts in a few or many at a time. As mentioned earlier, it can take weeks or months for them to manifest.
There are tests to see if someone has hpv but unfortunately only for females. This involves testing the cervical cells. There is currently no way to test if a male has latent HPV, until it has physically manifested.
Because of the stealth like conditions of hpv, one should be extra cautious against promiscuity. The more partners one has, the more chance you have of coming in contact with it at some time. Obviously this is not an easy thing in the current liberated mindset of todays sexually active generation but being a little more stringent in your relations could save you a great deal of trouble. Alcohol can be a real problem when it comes to getting together with others for a good time, since alcohol can remove any and all inhibition and common sense.
For women, there is the added risk of cervical cancer, if one has one of the high risk types of hpv and it progresses, it can eventually cause certain types of cancer. There are other factors involved however, that will contribute towards cancer in females. Lifestyle, smoking, genes etc.
There are many different strains of hpv, not all of them dangerous but some can be, if left untreated.
