In the united states, the human papillomavirus is the most frequently found “sexually transmitted infection". According to the centers of disease control and prevention, almost 79 million Americans have become a victim of this disease. The route of the spread of this virus in humans is skin-to-skin contact or sexual contact. No symptoms appear in this disease and usually, it goes away on its own. As in some people, the body fights back against this virus and gets rid of it completely. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” herpes papillomavirus is a common virus and it disappears on its own and does not result in health trouble. While in some people, this virus lasts longer and forms cancers, genital warts.
What is the human papillomavirus virus?
The human papillomavirus virus is one of the groups of viruses that affect the skin and has over 100 types. This virus is not present in secretions, it transmits via skin which is not covered by safety products like condoms. It’s really hard to get protection against this virus.
It is classified into two major types; Mucosal and cutaneous. Its mucosal type invades and lives on mucosal surfaces. Medical professionals have declared mucosal virus types into low-risk and high-risk types. Low-risk mucous human papillomavirus only causes genital warts while its high-risk results in cancer. Similarly, cutaneous human papillomavirus always causes warts. This virus type cannot spread through sexual contact.
Does the human papillomavirus go away?
Sometimes, the virus goes away but in some cases, it does not. If you are over 30, there exists a significant chance that you will contract a persistent form of HPV. But if you are under 30 and contact this virus, it will be eradicated by your body. Your body will produce antibodies against this virus and clear it within one or two years.
However, the exact duration is not known, in which your body will remove this virus. According to CDC reports, “Studies have shown that more than 90 percent of new HPV infections, including those with high-risk types, clear or become undetectable within two years, and clearance usually occurs in the first six months after infection,”
“According to the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS), even if HPV progresses into genital warts, it is still possible for the body to clear the virus over time”. Though it shows no symptoms it is impossible to not know, that this virus has ever attacked your body.
Treatment of HPV
Currently, no cure exists to treat Human papillomavirus but its genital warts are treatable. Your doctor will remove warts and cancerous tissue if present. Human papillomavirus most commonly causes cervical and oral cancers but they are treatable if diagnosed early.
Other treatment options for human papilloma virus other than surgery are: Laser therapy, cryotherapy (Freezing) and medications.
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