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What is HPV?

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, it is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection, (STI) that affects both females and males.
There are different types of HPV. Some type causes GENITAL WARTS, others cause CERVICAL CANCER. @NaijaObgyn @ojayfemi

Note that HPV is a different virus from HIV, the one that causes AIDS, and HSV which causes genital herpes.
Although, what they have in common is that they can all be sexually transmitted.
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How Does HPV Spread?

HPV is most commonly transmitted through Sex, although, You can get HPV even without having sexual intercourse.
HPV is easily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact. Anyone who has any kind of sexual activity (vaginal, anal, or oral sex)... @Nursetailor

...with a person infected with HPV involving genital contact could get genital HPV even when the infected person has no signs or symptoms of HPV.
Anyone who is sexually active can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. @proudnursemj
@FelixObasi27
@lofepramine

Can You Get HPV With A Condom

Yes, you can get HPV even with a condom. latex condoms lowers your chances of getting HPV but does not provide complete protection from the virus because HPV can infect areas not covered by a condom like the scrotal & labial areas. @ladyhetty

Contact with areas of the private part not covered by a condom can lead to transmission of the virus.
Being faithful to a faithful partner in a mutually monogamous relationship is the only sure way of protecting yourself from this virus.
@mbiapat @TheNursesHaven_ @allyvibes

How Do I Know If I Have HPV

HPV infection doesn’t usually show any physical signs or you probably won’t know you have it.
Most people can therefore get HPV and pass it on to others without even knowing it.
Most people only find out they have HPV when they have GENITAL WARTS or

..once they’ve developed more serious problems from HPV, such as Cervical cancer. So its a very serious problem.

Unfortunately there is no test to find out a person’s “HPV status” neither, are there any approved HPV test to find HPV in the mouth or throat.
@aro_nurses @FoloFaith

Nevertheless, there are HPV tests that can be used to screen for cervical cancer among women aged 30 years and older. HPV tests are not recommended to screen men, adolescents, or women under the age of 30 years.
For this group, vaccination is Recommended!
@JoelAbubakar
@wealthyRN

What are The Signs and Symptoms of HPV In Men or Women

The only sign that you indicate a HPV infection in your body is most times is genital warts.
If you have genital warts,that’s a sign of HPV. @AdaErema @haableex @enemschyko @Nrs_Kethz @dedrey_nrs @Omaillah1 @MedscapeNurses

The problem here is that genital warts can take months, or even years to show up from the day you had sex with a person who’s infected with an HPV virus.
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Consequences of HPV infection

Depending on the type (strain) of virus you are infected with, the effects are different.
Some people can has no symptoms, while some others can develop diseases of the genital area, including genital warts & cancers.
@DrA_001 @DrZobo @blesynarimie

Can you get rid of HPV

Medical science currently has no cure for HPV, there are treatments that have been shown to be effective at treating genital warts and other precancerous cervical lesions caused by HPV. @pharmisrael @docneto @olawalesmd @wakawaka_doctor @doctorfolu @Okizle

Even more important though, there are also vaccines that can prevent infection by certain types of human papillomavirus. Available vaccines protect against either two, four, or nine types of HPV. These vaccines are available @NaijaObgyn @Dr_Nwaneki @Doctorr_Bright @doctor_sade

If you have genital warts, its important for you to see your doctor immediately.
If you would like to know more about HPV vaccinations, talk to your doctor. @StarDocOfficial @dr_marvinn @osheguy @DrGeeONE @drfaisalshuaib @DrETPeters @DrEOEhanire @DrJoeAbah @chrystyn90 @IhuezeMD