conditions we treat human papillomavirus: HPV
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
What is the human papillomavirus? How is it transmitted? Does the condom protect against HPV? What are the main risk factors for HPV infection? Does the vaccine work and when should I apply it? Does HPV affect men and women equally? Is there a treatment for HPV?
human papillomavirus
It’s a family of viruses of more than 100 subtypes, of which 15 have a high risk for the development of cancer. Types 16 and 18 are the high-risk papilloma viruses that most frequently cause cancer, and 6 type is the most frequent low-risk, causing genital warts.
Cervix, vagina, vulva
Anus
Penis
Pharyngeal
This type of virus can cause cancer of:
WHO CAN TREAT OR DIAGNOSE
THE DISEASE
An urologist or a gynecologist
DIAGNOSTIC METHODS
Laboratory tests or image diagnosis
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A physical examination with magnifying glasses is performed in the office to help us identify the lesions. |
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A physical examination with magnifying glasses is performed in the office to help us identify the lesions.
- CRP test
- Pap smear
SYMPTOMS
Immunity
Many of the patients can build immunity against the virus and never develop lesions.
Injuries
In patients that do generate lesions, they will appear as warts that can appear in the genital area or in some other region of the body.TREATMENTS
- Cryotherapy (freezing warts)
- Laser destruction
- Fulguration with electrocautery
Men treatments
If the problem get advanced in some cases it is necessary:
Penis amputation for penile cancer •
Cone or hysterectomy •
Woman treatments
If the problem get advanced in some cases it is necessary:
- Hysterectomy
- Cervical cone
CARE AND SUPPORT
Vaccination is very effective in preventing the development of cancer, as well as in preventing the appearance of lesions
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