Humans are the only natural host of human papilloma virus (HPV). The source of HPV infection is the HPV-infected person.
HPV is mostly stored in the human genital skin and mucous membranes, and is generally transmitted to others through sexual contact. HPV infection can increase the risk of cervical cancer and genital cancer. .
So, HPV infection is not only closely related to the occurrence of cervical cancer, but also has a great relationship with vaginal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, anal cancer and vulvar cancer.
Condyloma acuminatum is also associated with HPV infection.
Condyloma acuminatum, what is the disease
Condyloma acuminatum, also known as anogenital warts, is also caused by human papillomavirus ( A sexually transmitted disease caused by HPV).
It usually occurs on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals, anus or perianal areas, and is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. Infection by cross-using bath towels, bathtubs or toilet mats with others).
At present, there are more than 200 subtypes of HPV, which are divided into high-risk and low-risk types according to their carcinogenicity.
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< >High-risk types include HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, and 45, etc., and low-risk types include HPV 6, 11, 42, 43, and 44.
Although the low-risk type is not carcinogenic, it can also cause condyloma acuminatum and other lesions.
Of these, more than 40 subtypes can be transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital area.
90% to 95% of genital warts are caused by infection with low-risk HPV types 6 and 11 .
Typical symptoms of condyloma acuminatum
Condyloma acuminatum is a proliferative damage to the anogenital area (ie, skin and mucous membrane vegetations) as the main performance.
In the early stage, shows as single or multiple, scattered light red/skinned “little pimples” of varying sizes, which gradually increase and merge in the later stage , forming bumpy cauliflower-like, papillary and other “dense little bumps”, usually called “cauliflower”.
When you find abnormal “small bumps” on the skin around your genitals or anus, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Condyloma acuminatum mostly occurs in adults aged 21 to 49, especially those with disordered sexual life. The incubation period is about 3 months.
Condyloma acuminatum, can it become cancerous?
At present, there is no definite clinical evidence that condyloma acuminatum will become cancerous, and after timely and regular treatment, the patient can be cured, but pay attention to the recurrence of the disease Case.
Finally, HPV vaccination can prevent not only cervical cancer, but also condyloma acuminatum.
2-valent vaccine can prevent HPV16 and 18 types, and 4-valent vaccine can prevent HPV16, 18, 6, 11< /span>Four types, 9 valence can prevent nine types of HPV6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58.
Therefore, not only women, but also men can be vaccinated with 4-valent or 9-valent HPV vaccine to prevent the occurrence of condyloma acuminatum.
References:
Guidelines for Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Condyloma Acuminatum in China (2021 Full Version)
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