Papilloma virus can stay in the human body for a long time and not appear in any way. It is activated only when the immune system is weakened. In most cases, the infection does not pose a particular risk, but some of its types, under certain factors, can degenerate into oncological diseases. And this already poses a threat to human life. It is impossible to completely get rid of the pathogenic microorganism. Therefore, it is very important to know how the human papilloma virus is transmitted in order to reduce the risk of HPV infection.
Characteristics of the virus and its transport
Human virus papyrus causes the formation of benign neoplasms in the skin and mucous membranes. They look like a papilla, which protrudes a few millimeters above the surface. As a rule, such an increase occurs when the body's defenses are weakened. Usually a person lives in silence and does not even think "I can be a carrier or not" at the moment. Why papillomas form:
- frequent hypothermia or overheating;
- presence of concomitant diseases;
- inappropriate food;
- presence of bad habits;
- frequent stress, depression, overwork;
- lack of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
90% of the world's population are carriers of the papillomavirus. The question immediately arises as to whether the human papillomavirus is contagious or not. The answer is yes. No one is 100% safe from infection. Therefore, it is very important to know how you can become infected with HPV (Human Papillomavirus).
How the human papilloma virus is transmitted
Because the chances of contracting HPV are very high, the question often arises as to how the infection (human papilloma virus) is transmitted. Knowing the answer to this question can significantly reduce the risk of infection. Pathogenic microorganisms are transmitted from person to person. These are the most common routes of infection. Infection contact methods:
- Sexually transmitted HPV pathogen (having sex). Very often, the spread of an oncogenic microorganism occurs in this way. For example, such as HPV 16 and 18. Tensions of types 16 and 18 are life-threatening, as they can degenerate into oncological diseases.
- Infection contact methods. You can infect a person by touching, hugging, kissing. The virus enters the body through damage, microcracks in the skin. Therefore, you do not need to come in close contact with people if you observe a wart on their body (if you suspect it is contagious).
Transmission channels may also be internal. How can you get an infection (papilloma) this way:
- through personal hygiene products (towels, sink, toothbrush, etc. );
- human papilloma virus can be transmitted through clothing (infection occurs through skin lesions);
- infection can occur in public baths, saunas (the pathogen can be on floors, benches, etc. ).
The disease is not inherited. However, a newborn baby can also become infected. How can a baby get papilloma:
- during intrauterine development by an infected mother;
- through the birth canal at the time of birth.
Pregnant women should be very careful to avoid infecting or activating a pathogen.After all, not only their health depends on it, but also the life of the baby.
Human Papilloma (HPV), as transmitted: infection can occur in medical centers, hairdressers, beauty salons due to insufficient sterilization of instruments. This happens extremely rarely, because such institutions, as a rule, comply with all sanitary standards, but still have a place to be.
An infected person may not be aware of this. Therefore, it is recommended that you undergo routine diagnostic examinations every year. How the infection occurs has now become clear. Thanks to this, preventive measures can be taken and infection avoided.
Sexual method
Earlier we understood how you can be infected with a benign neoplasm (papillomavirus). It became clear that HPV is most often transmitted through intimacy (sexually). Furthermore, you can become infected with all types of sex (vaginal, oral, anal).Papilloma through intimate (sexual) contact is transmitted by mucosal contact, if they are damaged. Moreover, the risk of infection is higher with anal sex, as it is more traumatic.
Considering that the risk of infection increases during intimate contact, the question arises, is it possible to have sex with HPV if a partner has it? Moreover, during sexual intercourse, infection with oncogenic strains of the virus often occurs.
Sex with HPV is acceptable. But during it, you should always use barrier contraception (condoms). According to statistics, protection helps to avoid infection in men and women in 2 in 3 cases. Without contraception, the risk of infection increases to 90%. If one of the persons entering the intimacy is infected, it is necessary to regularly undergo a diagnostic examination for pathogen oncogenicity (a healthy partner for the presence of HPV).
However, during sexual intercourse, even with a contraceptive, undesirable phenomena can occur. During sex, growth can be impaired. As a result, another infection or blood poisoning can occur in the wound. Also, damage to the neoplasm can cause it to degenerate into a malignancy. Thus, it turns out thathaving sex while treating HPV is undesirable.If you do this, be extremely careful. But it is still better to have a relationship only after treatment. Sex life after papilloma removal is less dangerous.
It is believed that the papilloma virus can be activated by masturbation. Allegedly, this is an inadequate relationship, as a result of which hormonal disruptions occur and a weakening of the immune system. This opinion is wrong. Masturbation in no way affects the protective functions of the body.
For oral sex
HPV can be spread from one woman to another and vice versa through oral sex. This occurs through micro-damage to the skin and mucous membranes. Through oral sex, HPV types are most often transmitted, which can degenerate into cancer.
A condom for oral sex reduces the risk of infection only if a stroke job is done. With cunnilingus in 90% of cases, the infection cannot be avoided.
Is human papillomavirus transmitted from mother to child?
How do we detect it most often in adults with the papilloma virus. It is now necessary to understand whether the human papillomavirus is transmitted from mother to child, how it occurs and what the risk is for infants.
In a newborn baby, the infection can occur through touching and kissing the mother if she is a carrier of the pathogenic microorganism. The infection enters the baby's body through damage to the skin or mucous membranes.
Infection can also occur during fetal development. From an infected woman to her fetus. Also, infection can occur during childbirth. Although rare, it has dire consequences.
Through kisses and blood
How is human papillomavirus infection transmitted:
- through saliva;
- through a kiss;
- through the blood.
The question immediately arises, if HPV is transmitted through kissing, can you kiss a person who is infected? This decision is up to you. If you are 100% sure that there is no harm (even microscopic) in your oral cavity, then kissing is perfectly acceptable. However, this is a very dangerous decision. There may be lesions in the mouth that are not felt and of which you are not even aware.
The possibility of human papillomavirus infection through blood has not been scientifically proven. There have been cases where infection has occurred during transfusion.However, this is not evidence that the pathogen can be transmitted in this way.Perhaps the infection in these cases was done through poorly sterilized instruments.
House path
In 85-90% of cases, it is possible to be infected by the family when one of the family members is infected.
Pathogenic microorganisms in the home are very often transmitted from parents to children. The child's immunity is still fragile and therefore the child is more susceptible to infection. Household infection can occur as follows:
- if there is skin damage, the infection can occur through the use of shared bedding, towels, washcloths, soap, cosmetics and hugs;
- through saliva, you can become infected when using a dish, a toothbrush, kissing a virus carrier;
- when wearing the clothes of an infected person (especially underwear);
- in a home environment, self-infection can occur during shaving, epilation.
Also, infection in public places is a common way of transmitting the pathogen. For example, in the pool, steam bath, sauna. And also with frequent handshakes and friendly hugs.
How not to get infected with the papilloma virus
How not to get HPV (human papillomavirus):
- avoid frequent change of sexual partners;
- protect themselves during privacy;
- not to use other people's things;
- do not wear other people's clothes;
- avoid visiting public baths, saunas, swimming pools (or at least carry a personal towel, changeable shoes);
- do not drink or eat food from infected people;
- carefully approach the choice of cosmetology, clinic, hairdresser (you must be sure that all rules of sterilization are observed in the institution);
- Do not come into close contact with virus carriers.
If you develop papillomas, see your doctor. He will perform the necessary diagnosis, determine the strain of the pathogen, and, if necessary, prescribe an effective treatment.
Does the condom protect
If one of the partners has HPV, it is necessary to use a condom during sexual intercourse. However, a contraceptive is not a 100% guarantee that the infection will not be transmitted. Of course, thepathogen will not be able to break the condom, but the infection can occur in another way.
Infection can occur with the introduction. Through microcracks in the skin or in the mouth. In this case, a barrier contraceptive will not save.
Treatment methods
If you are a carrier of HPV, the infection may be dormant in the body and not cause any problems.To prevent body growth, you need to monitor the state of your immune system.The stronger it is, the lower the risk of neoplasm formation.
If growths occur, your doctor may advise you not to take any action (provided the papillomas do not cause discomfort and do not have an oncogenic strain). If a decision has been made to get rid of neoplasms, then, as a rule, this is done by conservative methods. If drug treatment does not give a therapeutic result or there is a risk of papilloma degeneration into an oncological disease, surgical intervention is prescribed (unless there are contraindications to this).