Human papillomavirus

Human papillomavirus affects tissue growth, it is a source of diseases of the skin and mucous membranes. Papillomaviruses are a group of viruses, which consists of about a hundred types it, 13 of them lead to the formation of cancer cells in humans.

 

Human papillomavirus - is an infection that is sexually transmitted. Infection with human papilloma virus occurs after sexual intercourse. Certain types of the virus trigger cervical cancer, so type 16 and 18 in 70% of cases lead to cervical cancer, which is the second most common among women.

Due to the emergence in the human papillomavirus on the skin formed a benign tumor on the leg in the form of a mushroom. Their size can be up to two centimeters. Papillomavirus can occur on the face, neck, mouth and mucous membranes of the genitals and other body parts.

The most dangerous period for men and women infected with human papillomavirus is the onset of sexual activity. Many types of virus live hidden in the human body up to two years and the manifest symptoms. Dangerous are also 6 and 11 of the type of human papilloma virus, live on the skin and mucous membranes of man, they cause the appearance of genital warts (condyloma). To catch these types of the virus can be through both household and sexual contact way. They are dangerous and are the basis for the development of cancerous tumors.

To date, there are only two vaccine types of HPV - 16 and 18. The researchers argue that these vaccines are very effective and danger to human life are not.