Human papillomavirus

The human papillomavirous (HPV) is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Each HPV virus in this large group is given a number which is called its HPV type. HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) some HPV types can cause. The human papillomavirus (HPV) infection poses a major public health threat in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 79 million Americans are currently infected with human papillomavirus, and 14 million people become…

Sexually Transmitted Infections Alysa N. Knowles Lennard, HS; HCC Community College Sexually Transmitted Infections The entire Earth’s populous will become sick during their life, but one group of maladies is effectively avoidable. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections caused by bacteria that thrives in or around the genitals and are spread by contact with them. Every sexually active person is at risk for an STI, risk is reduced to zero when abstinence is practiced; reduced…

Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and is highly contagious. HPV infections cause genital warts and cancers to the outlet of the womb (cervix), birth canal (vagina), opening of the birth canal (vulva), and anus. There are over 100 types of HPV. Unless wartlike lesions are present in the throat or there are genital warts that you can see or feel, HPV usually does not cause symptoms. It is possible to be infected for long periods and…

noticed that whenever I cried my voice didn’t sound like any other toddler. Instead it sounded more like a whisper with some raspiness to it. She decided to take me to the hospital and there they informed her that I had a virus. These virus is named Human Papilloma Virus which is incurable. The virus has a wart like appearance that grow near the larynx. At first when I was younger I had to have surgery every four months, since the virus can potentially reproduce to the point of covering my air…

Evaluation of Epidemiological Problem - Chlamydia Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), used to be known as venereal diseases, are infections that are spread through sexual contact. Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common reportable bacterial sexual transmitted disease in the United States and can affect a wider spectrum of people than other STDs. Approximately half, of the nearly 20 million yearly reported STD cases, involves males and females under 25 years old and Chlamydia comprises…

Human papilloma virus or HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and the Centers for Disease Control says it’s so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. The CDC says about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV. About 14 million people become infected each year. For many people, it will go away with no medical intervention, but for others, it can cause genital warts or cancer. There are more than 100 types of HPV…

Todays issue of the health times is going to be about Chlamydia Breast Cancer and Hurricanes. Please read the following I hope to help readers learn to prevent STDS get regular routine breast exams at their obygn and take all the safety precautions when there is a hurricane. Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. This infection is easily spread and there may be no symptoms you may not no it has passed to sexual partners. Many doctors tell people with…

What are STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)? STDs are a disease that many people get from being sexually active. Some STDs are caused by different things other than being sexually active, such as sharing the same bedding, the same towel, same clothing, and toilet seats. Some STDs men will have symptoms and women won’t have symptoms. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease that can be treated with antibiotics, it can be spread by doing oral, vaginal, or anal sex, Genital…

Physiological vaginal discharge does not need medical intervention. However discharge associated with increased quantity, pruritus, and foul smell, with changes in its colour or with blood seeks medical treatment (Panda et al, 2013).There are different types of pathogens causing vaginal discharge and their identification is challenging. Vaginitis caused by bacteria, fungi or protozoa can be associated with altered vaginal discharge and odor (Kataria et al, 2015). Vulval irritation, or pruritus…

Patient Education Treatment of genital warts can be difficult and lengthy. Patient expectations should be set appropriately. Counsel patients on their risk of infectivity to others, and advise them of their increased risk of having acquired other STDs. Remind them that genital warts resolve spontaneously in 20-30% of women within 3 months. Educating women, particularly those who are socially and economically disadvantaged, about behaviors that enhance sexual risk reduction has a proven benefit…