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Human Papilloma Virus More commonly known as HPV, is a viral infection spread through skin to skin sexual contact. HPV is group of over 100 different viruses, with at least 30 strains known to cause different types of cancers. their is currently no cure for HPV. How Can I Get HPV? HPV is transmitted through vagina, anal and oral sex with a partner who already has HPV. If infected, sings and symptoms may take month and even years to appear. in some cases symptoms may never appear. Symptoms of HPV Symptoms normally appear in the form of a cauliflower like growth called genital warts. These warts may also be flat. They can be found on the inside and the outside of the vagina. How To Tell If You Have HPV

An HPV test can be done to determine if a person has HPV. Testing samples of cervical cells is an effective way to identify High-Risk types of HPVs that may be present. the US Food And Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an HPV test that can identify 13 of the High- Risk types of HPVs associated with the development of Cervical cancer. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO TEST TO DETERMINE THE PRESENTS OF HPV IN MALES! Preventing HPV * Abstaining from any type of sexual relations is the best proved preventative method of HPV. * condoms provide a very limited protection against some types of HPV. NB. HPV takes very long at times before it is symptoms may appear. Simply put, even thou your partner may show no signs of HPV he or she may still very well be infected. Having many sexual partners is a very High- Risk factor for contracting HPV. Although most HPV goes away on its own without causing any type of abnormality infection with High-Risk HPV types increases the chance that mild abnormalities will progress to more severe abnormalities to CERVICAL CANCER. What are the High- Risk Strains Of HPVThe strains that are dangerous to cervical heath can be identified with a test. the strains mostly associated with cervical cancer are 16, 18,31, 35,39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68, 69, and possibly a few others. Look out for more updates of this topic.

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