what is HPV?

Question

what is HPVand HSV virus? Is it contagious and how do you get it or prevent it?

Answer 1

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - a group of more than 70 viruses, some of which can lead to cervical cancer. Several strains of HPV cause external genital warts.

Genital herpes (also called HSV infection) is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may cause skin blisters and sores in the genital area, but often causes no visible symptoms. It is possible to get genital herpes through sexual contact with an infected person even if he or she has no symptoms.

Both viruses are trasmitted by sex, oral sex, and skin to skin contact with a person who has the virus.

Preventing a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is easier than treating an infection once it occurs.
* Talk with your partner about STDs before beginning a sexual relationship. Find out whether he or she is at risk for an STD. Remember that it is quite possible to be infected with an STD without knowing it. Some STDs, such as HIV, can take up to 6 months before they can be detected in the blood.
* Be responsible.
Avoid sexual contact if you have symptoms of an STD or are being treated for an STD.
Avoid sexual contact with anyone who has symptoms of an STD or who may have been exposed to an STD.
* Don't have more than one sexual relationship at a time. Your risk for an STD increases if you have several sex partners.

There are no vaccines that can prevent a genital herpes infection. Research has shown that an HSV-infected person in a heterosexual, single-partner (monogamous) relationship who takes the antiviral medication valacyclovir daily to prevent recurrent outbreaks also reduces the risk of infecting his or her partner. Other antiviral medications may also reduce transmission but further study is needed.

There is a new vaccine due out at the end of this year. It is a vaccine for 4 different strains of HPV - two that cause cervical cancer and two that cause genital warts.

Condom use may reduce the risk of becoming infected with HPV and herpes; however, condoms are more effective at preventing other STDs. Condoms must be put on before beginning any sexual contact. Use condoms with a new partner until you are certain he or she does not have an STD.

Answer 2

HPV- human papillomavirus, is the name of a group of viruses that has more than 70 different types. HPV is sometimes called the wart virus because certain types of HPV cause warts on the hands, feet or genitals.

The types of HPV that cause visible warts on the genitals (vulva, vagina, penis, scrotum) or anus (butt hole) are different types than those that cause warts on the hands and feet. People may have HPV and not have any warts that they can see with naked eye. Still other types may cause cells on the cervix or in the anus to change and, in some cases, develop into cancer over many, many years if left untreated.

Answer 3

Around 80% of the sexually active population will come into contact with HPV at some point in their lives, and most do not develop cancer because the virus either does not cause symptoms at all, or the symptoms that do develop are caught early and treated before they have a chance to progress. .

Answer 4

HPV is the virus that causes warts. It is contagious and can potentially be harmful. There are many, many different types, and only a few are bad. In women it is what can cause cervical cancer. The best way to prevent it is to use condoms, and ask you partner if they have it.

Answer 5

Genital Warts (HPV)
You've probably heard lots about sexually transmitted diseases. The good news is that STDs can be prevented. For information on how to protect yourself and how to treat genital warts, read this article.

Cold Sores (HSV-1)
Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are pretty common and lots of people get them. So what causes them and what can you do?

Answer 6

hpv is a virus that can cause cervical cancer. they delvoped a vaccine to pervent it. hpv is the main cause of cervial cancer.

Answer 7

genital warts some strands women can get remove men are stuck with it so be careful condoms may suck but at least you can get rid of them

Answer 8

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. This is a very common sexually transmitted virus. An estimated 75 percent of the reproductive-age population has been infected with sexually transmitted HPV. A small fraction of men and women with HPV will develop genital warts. Another small fraction of women with HPV will develop cervical changes. Most people will have no changes.
HPV is transmitted sexually through intimate genital to genital contact, including vaginal or anal intercourse or only rarely through oral sex. Transmission can also occur during genital skin to genital skin contact without sexual intercourse.
Since HPV is a virus, there is no cure. However, new studies indicate that approximately 70-90% of people with HPV may clear the virus from the body within two years of infection. Re-infection is possible.
These are warts that can appear anywhere on the genitals of men and women. A person can have genital warts after being exposed to HPV, Human Papilloma Virus. Research indicates that approximately one percent of sexually active adults in the United States have genital warts. herpes simplex virus. One type of the virus - herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1) - can lead to cold sores around the mouth. An infection of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2) can lead to genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease that causes blisters and pain in the genital area.

Both types of the virus can be transmitted through direct contact. A person can get the cold sores of HSV1 by kissing or sharing eating utensils with an infected person. A person can get genital herpes or HSV2 by having intimate contact with an infected person. A mother who has genital herpes can pass the infection on to her newborn if she delivers the baby vaginally.

In many cases, herpes doesn't cause any symptoms, so it's possible for a person to carry it and unknowingly pass it on to someone else. In other cases, herpes infections can lead to infections in other parts of the body.

Sometimes people who have oral or genital herpes only have one outbreak. But other people have many outbreaks, which are less painful and shorter than the initial episode.

There's no cure for herpes.
Cold sores around the mouth are usually caused by HSV1. This form of the virus is usually transmitted from person to person by saliva or direct contact, like kissing or sharing eating utensils.

In this form of herpes, blisters form on the lips and on the inside of the mouth, and soon develop into painful ulcers. The gums become red and swollen, and the tongue may develop a white coating. Other symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, eating difficulties, a generally ill feeling, irritability, and swollen neck glands. These symptoms can last from 3 to 2 weeks.

After the first herpes infection, the virus can lie dormant without causing any symptoms for some time. But the virus can reactivate at a later time, leading to a tingling and numbness around the mouth, then a blister that breaks and forms a crust. The virus tends to reactivate following some type of stress on the body, like a cold, an infection, hormone changes, menstrual periods, or even a tooth extraction.

Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV2. This form of the virus occurs mainly in sexually active teens and adults and is transmitted through intimate contact.

Symptoms typically begin with pain, tenderness, or itching in the genital area and also include fever and headache.

In males, blisters appear on the penis. In females, blisters appear on the area around the vagina and in the cervix. In both genders, the blisters may appear on the thighs and buttocks. Blisters soon erupt to form painful sores that last 1 to 3 weeks.

Other symptoms may include: pain or a burning sensation during urination; a clear mucus-like discharge from the vagina or urethra (opening for urine) in females; a clear mucus-like discharge from the tip of the penis in males; and tender, swollen glands in the groin area.

As with HSV1, after an initial outbreak of genital herpes blisters, HSV2 also remains dormant in nearby nerves and can be reactivated later in life. The symptoms of reactivated genital herpes are similar to those of first outbreak, but they're generally less severe.

Transmission
Both types of herpes virus are contagious and can be passed from person to person through contact with the herpes sores or blisters.

Herpes simplex virus type 1 is very common. Most kids who have the virus get infected during their preschool years, most likely from eating or drinking after someone who has it or getting kissed by an adult with the virus.

Herpes simplex virus type 2 can be passed in the urine or genital discharge of an infected person.

In both cases, people who are infected can have no symptoms of an active infection, and can unknowingly spread the infection to another person.

Pregnant women with genital herpes can pass a herpes infection to their newborns during vaginal delivery. If you are pregnant and have a herpes infection, it's important to talk with your doctor about labor and delivery options.