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Long Term Effects of HPV

oldendy84 — 2024-11-20 00:34:51 UTC

Long term effects of HPV can cause cancer to the vagina, cervix, vulva, penis, anus and back of the throat.

Pathogen that Causes HPV

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The pathogen that casues HPV is a non-enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus that belongs to the Papillomaviridae family.

Symptoms

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All to often there are not any symptoms of HPV, which make it one of the most widespread STI's. When there are symptoms, they can consist of genital warts, cervical dysplasia, and cervical and uterine carcinoma.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

oldendy84 — 2024-11-20 00:49:52 UTC

Human Papillomavirus is one of the most common Sexually transmitted infections. There are more than 100 varieties. HPV is transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Effect on newborn

oldendy84 — 2024-11-20 03:17:29 UTC

There is a very low risk of a baby transmitting HPV from the mother, and often times if they do it clears up on its own. There are some rare cases that babies may develop warts in the throat, this is called respiratory papillomatosis. In this case laser surgery is performed to remove warts that may block infants breathing passage.

Treatment Options for Genital Warts

oldendy84 — 2024-11-20 03:26:46 UTC

Genital Warts can be treated with prescription creams or by applying trichloroacetic acid to burn them off.

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Treatment Options for Precancerous Cells

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Cryosurgery: Freezing abnormal cells with liquid nitrogen
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP): Using a thin, electrified wire loop to remove abnormal cells from the cervix
Laser therapy: Using an intense light to destroy abnormal cells
Cold knife cone biopsy: Removing a cone-shaped piece of cervical tissue that contains abnormal cells

oldendy84 — 2024-11-20 03:33:41 UTC

HPV Vaccine

oldendy84 — 2024-11-20 03:35:26 UTC