How is HPV transmitted and infection methods

On Earth, around 80% of the population is infected with the human papillomavirus.Given that not only harmless papillomas can appear due to HPV infection on the body, but also condylomas, as well as growths that can be malignant, it is very important to know how HPV is transmitted.Perhaps this knowledge will help someone to avoid infections and protect themselves from dangerous diseases such as uterine neck cancer, vulva, vagina, anal, penis and even mammary gland.In the article, we will talk about HPV: how is transmitted, risk factors and preventive measures.

How is human papillomavirus transmitted?

To start, it should be said that the papilloma is transmitted by the epidermis and saliva.At the same time, for a while, infection cannot feel and manifest by the formation of a condy and papilloma with a decrease in immunity.

If we are talking about the transmission of the papilloma virus, then the probability of infection in the presence of damage, scratches and abrasion on the skin is considerably increased.

Attention!Many people are interested if the papilloma is inherited.Answer, no.Just when one of the family members is infected, the papillom virus is transmitted in daily life or from the mother to baby during childbirth.

The following ways to transmit a man's viral infection to the person are known:

1. It is transmitted in the domestic way, that is to say by touch, current household items, clothes.The transmission of infection can occur through a kiss.
2. If a person has genitals, transmission could occur sexually, that is to say during unprotected sex.
3. Self-execution is possible with shaving, hair removal and other skin injuries.Since the papilloma is contagious to the surrounding healthy skin cells, the person himself can transfer the body of patients with healthy body.
4. A vertical way of infection is the transfer of infection from mother to child during birth.
5. Much less often, an infection occurs during the transfusion of the donor's blood, during the rapid elimination of the neoplasms caused by the HPV.The infection is also not excluded in cosmetic salons, manicure rooms, baths, saunas and swimming pools, where the aseptic rules are neglected.

If we are talking about how you can be infected with papilloma, then in 70% of cases of sexual infection, the culprit is a man.In the presence of an epithelial neoplasm on the lips or the genitals, the probability of infection is almost 90%.It should also be considered that the presence of a condom, although reduced the risk of infection, still does not guarantee 100%protection, because the HPV can penetrate through the microtraumate on the skin of the hands and other parts of the body.In addition, condylomas can be located in the groin or on the pubic part, where the condom will not protect against direct contact with the partner.

Important!If one of the partners is the carrier of the virus, but he has no papillomas, warts or condyle, the risk of infection of the second partner is considerably reduced.

If you list all the methods, how to be infected with a newborn papillomavirus, the infection in the intrauterine period is unlikely, because the virus does not penetrate blood and the fetus is reliably protected by amniotic liquids, a bubble and a placenta.However, in medical practice, rare cases of intrauterine infection were recorded in the event of damage to the placenta and the fetal bladder.

It is very important for women who predict a pregnancy to know if the child's father is contrasting and if he can transmit the infection of the future mother, because the genital condylomas that appeared during pregnancy are very dangerous for the child.In the case of a baby infection during childbirth, there is a threat of larynx papillomatosis and subsequent suffocation.Since the infection is transmitted by saliva, it is important to take into account the presence of a man in the papillomas, the condy and the warts in the mouth and on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, because an infection of a woman with oral caresses can occur.

If one of the family members has papilloma, as it is transmitted in daily life, it is important that all households know it:

• Thanks to general bedding, towels, soap, cosmetics, toilet gloves and other personal effects, the virus can enter the microtraumate on the skin;
• Saliva infection is possible when using a tooth brush, glasses or other dishes;
• In addition, an infection by clothing and other household items is also possible.

Risk factors

We have understood how to be infected with the human papillomavirus, but it is no less important to know not only the means of transmitting the infection, but also the risk factors of infection by the papillomavirus.

Thus, human papillomavirus will be much easier to penetrate the skin and mucous membranes in the context of the following provocation factors:

1. In men, children and women, infection is most likely in the context of reduced immunity.This can be facilitated by a cold or a common angina.

2. The risk of HPV infection increases with a violation of the microflora of the intestines or the vagina.In the first case, general immunity suffers, in the second case, the local protective forces of the body are reduced and the probability of infection is increased.
3. The sexual paths of infection are often the cause of infection in the context of other sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, gonorrhea, trichomonosis).
4. All transmission methods can be potentially dangerous for a person in the context of an exacerbation of a chronic disease, when the body is weakened by the disease.
5. There is no doubt that the papilloma is infectious.The virus can easily penetrate the carrier inside the cell of a healthy person if his defenses are weakened by stress, a degradation of strength, overwork or depression.

Important!All viruses are easier for men and women who have bad habits (smoking, alcohol).The risk of infection in women taking combined contraceptives also increases significantly.

The factors predisposing to the sexual transmission of the virus are the following states and illnesses:

• Previously, the start of sexual activity;
• prostitution;
• Frequent change of sexual partners;
• illegible sex life;
• History of sexually transmitted diseases;
• Aging over 35 years old;
• pathology of the cervix;
• immunodeficiency states.

Prevention

We understand how the human papillomavirus (women, men and children) is transmitted, it now remains to consider preventive measures.It should be said immediately that the most effective means, how not to infected, is a preventive vaccination.To date, two types of vaccines in this infection are known.They protect against the most dangerous cancer viral infection strains.However, the great effectiveness of such protection is only observed during vaccination at an early age, before entering a sex life or until one of the STPs of HPV is infected.

As for other prevention methods, hygiene rules, the use of a condom, selective sex life and the rejection of bad habits have not been canceled.It is useful to support the fortress of the immune system: eating, hardening, playing sports, walking in fresh air, drinking vitamins periodically.