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These HPV Types Are Out There
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Posted 7 months ago DISEASES CAUSED BY HPV
THESE HPV TYPES ARE OUT THERE When it comes to human papillomavirus (HPV ), there are 4 types of the virus you should really know about. That’s because they cause the most cases of HPV-related diseases in males and females. Each day in the United States, 30 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer (about 11,000 women per year) and it is estimated that each minute there is a new case of genital warts in men and women. HPV Types 6 and 11 cause about 90% All HPV types that affect the genital area can cause abnormal Pap tests in females.
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| Posted 7 months ago Get the Facts About HPV Human papillomavirus or HPV is a virus you may not know too much about—but you should. HPV will affect an estimated 75% to 80% of males and females in their lifetime. For most, HPV clears on its own. But, for others who don’t clear certain types, HPV could cause significant consequences: cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in females. Other types could cause genital warts in both males and females. And there’s no way to predict who will or won’t clear the virus. So take a look around. Getting the facts about HPV and the diseases it causes is the first step toward helping to protect against it. WHO GETS
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| Posted 7 months ago THESE HPV TYPES ARE OUT THERE When it comes to human papillomavirus (HPV ), there are 4 types of the virus you should really know about. That’s because they cause the most cases of HPV-related diseases in males and females. Each day in the United States, 30 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer (about 11,000 women per year) and it is estimated that each minute there is a new case of genital warts in men and women. HPV Types 6 and 11 cause about 90%
CERVICAL CANCER When a woman is infected with certain types of HPV, and the virus doesn’t go away on its own, abnormal cells
GENITAL WARTS
Genital warts are usually flesh-colored growths that can be raised or flat, small or large, and alone or in clusters. In females, warts can grow inside a woman’s vagina, or on the cervix, making them hard to see. In males, they can appear on the surface of the penis or groin. Treatment for genital warts can be a painful process and can involve cutting, freezing, or burning the warts. Even after treatment, genital warts can come back. In fact, 25% of cases come back within 3 months.
OTHER HPV CANCERS
VAGINAL CANCER There are several types of vaginal cancer, but most types are commonly found in the lining of the upper area of the vagina near the cervix. Certain types of HPV have been closely linked to vaginal cancers. In fact, HPV Types 16 and 18 cause approximately 70% of vaginal cancer cases. VULVAR CANCER Vulvar cancer is a type of cancer that forms just outside the vagina in an area called the vulva. HPV Types 16 and 18 cause up to 50% of vulvar cancer cases.
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| Posted 7 months ago PAP TESTS SAVE WOMEN’S LIVES Having regular Pap tests is one of the best ways to help protect against cervical cancer in the future. A Pap test doesn’t diagnose HPV. But it can look for abnormal cells (that are caused by HPV) in the lining of the cervix before the cells become precancers According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a woman's first Pap test should be at age 21. Be sure to follow your health care professional's recommendation for cervical cancer screenings. For girls who are not old enough for a Pap test, regular wellness visits are a good way to start lifelong, healthy habits. While there is no way to screen men for HPV, there is a way for both men and women to help protect themselves from certain diseases caused by HPV. Protecting against HPV and the diseases it causes
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