Papillomavirus

Genital Warts Throughout the United States there are more than 40 different strains of Human Papillomavirus, and it is actually called Condylomata acuminata. Genital warts are very contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, that is transmitted through skin to skin contact, usually during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner. . Once this disease enters the body it cannot be killed, and it affects up to 75% of men and women who are…

Many people hear the word HPV(Human Papillomavirus) and really don’t think anything of it but that it's a disease. It's not like when they hear the word cancer and everyone is quickly alarmed. People fail to realize the different things that can eventually cause cancer and HPV is one of them. It is considered to be one of the deadliest diseases after cancer and HIV. As a result of this, researchers have created a drug to prevent the contraction of the disease but parents refuse to allow their…

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 newly infected each year. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease among men and women…

analyzed is whether or not it is effective after a long period of time and if a booster shot should be implemented. It also has been shown that even if a person is out of the approved age rage if it would still be effective a combating a Human papillomavirus infection. This is especially a topic of interest for people who have a higher predisposition for cervical cancer. Another question commonly asked is how…

Cervical cancer is usually a squamous cell carcinoma caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection; less often, it is an adenocarcinoma ("Merck Manuals," 2013). It is asymptomatic in its early stage. The first symptom is usually irregular, often postcoital bleeding. Signs and symptoms of a more advanced cervical cancer usually include vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause; watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor; and pelvic pain…

Better Safe Than Sorry Human papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV is an extremely infectious, causing around nine out of ten people to at some point in their lives become infected with it. This happens mostly within their late teens and can lead to serious health problems including but not limited to: genital warts, and many different types of cancer ranging from cancer of the vulva to cancer of the tongue and tonsils. I find that immunization should be heavily considered by parents…

Human Papillomavirus Human Pappilomavirus, more commonly known as HPV, is a group of over one hundred and fifty viruses. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Almost all sexually active men and women will contract HPV at some point in their life. It infects the genitals of men and women, can cause warts and cancer. Cervical cancer is generally associated with HPV. There is no cure or treatment but it can be prevented in the event that one was to contract the virus. Contracting…

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…

1. Cervical polyp. A cervical polyp is a tear-shaped or lobular structures that appears red, purple, or flesh-colored located on the cervix that is usually smaller than three centimeters (Laufer, 2016). Chronic inflammation of the cervical canal and hormone factors may increase the rise for polyps to develop. Often times the cause is unknown. A patient with a cervical polyp will present with painless spotting that occurs after sexual intercourse or irregularly during the menstrual cycle. A…

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can lead to cancer (CDC, 2016). Since the licensure of the HPV vaccine, in 2006, countless educational and marketing campaigns have attempted to raise awareness of the vaccine. However, HPV vaccination rates have continued to remain low. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that 9 to 26-year-old males and females receive three doses of the quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV)…