Papillomavirus infection is spread all over the world. HPV infection occurs regardless of age and sex, but the course of the disease and its development has its own characteristics in men and women.
To the representatives of the stronger sex, the papilloma virus can bring certain disorders in the sexual life and provoke the occurrence of accompanying health problems.
Reasons for
Human papillomavirus has such a microscopic structure that it can penetrate the body through the smallest microcracks on the skin and mucous membranes.
In this regard, identify several possible n infection of HPV, this is:
- Sexual transmission pathway. Infection can be infected not only with the usual intimate contact, but also with the oral. In male homosexuals, HPV penetrates through anal fissures through cracks in the skin and in the rectum. Traumatization of the mucous membranes during sex increases the risk of infection.
- Household way of infection. The virus can be in a viable condition for a long time in a humid environment, and therefore the probability of its transmission in baths, saunas, through a personal towel is great. The cases of infection in beauty salons are described, where the rules of disinfection of manicure sets and other instruments were neglected. Possible transmission of the virus through the toolkit in dental or surgical rooms.
- From mother to baby in the process of delivery.
The greatest probability of becoming a holder of HPV in those men who often change their sexual partners.
It is believed that the younger the age of girls, the more likely that she has papillomavirus in her body - most of the cases of detected infection occur at the age of up to 25 years. HPVs can also be infected with virgins, since oral and other types of sexual contacts are often practiced before traditional sex.
Unfortunately, barrier contraception, that is, a condom, does not give a one hundred percent guarantee of preventing HPV infection. This is due to the fact that this microorganism, due to its minimal dimensions, easily penetrates the pores of the latex. Naturally, a condom reduces the likelihood of a possible infection, but does not completely exclude it.
It is also worth considering that the microorganism is in a certain amount in the saliva and therefore can be transmitted through kisses.
The risk of possible infection with HPV increases in men who have bad habits. The likelihood of infection increases with the weakening of the defenses of the body, after prolonged treatment, against the background of taking antibiotics.
Symptoms of
The fact that he is a carrier of the papilloma virus, a man may not suspect until the activation of the life of this microorganism. The reason for this change is often the weakening of the functioning of the immune defense.
The latent carrier of the infection takes a period of two weeks and up to a year, in some cases this gap is significantly longer.
Activation of the virus leads to the fact that some of it accumulates in a certain place on the skin or on the mucous membranes. The accumulation and development of papillomavirus changes the functions of epithelial cells and this gives rise to a tumor-like process.
Papillomas can form in almost any part of our body, most often they become noticeable when they appear in the armpits, on the face, neck, genitals. Sometimes the process of formation of papillomas is accompanied by itching and burning.
Photo of human papillomavirus on the abdomen of a male
Papillomavirus formations on the body grow in the form of plaques, warts, filamentous knobs on the legs. The greatest danger is genital warts, in men they are located on the penis, can grow around the anus or inside the urethra.
Initially, these outgrowths often look like small pimples, in neglected cases they can merge with each other, forming a sprawling form resembling cauliflower.
The genital warts themselves are unpleasant only because of a cosmetic defect. But if they are not removed and not treated in general, papillomatous infection, there is a risk of degeneration of altered epithelial cells into cancerous cells.
Sometimes, during sexual intercourse or careless movements, papillomas are injured, which leads to minor bleeding and soreness. With increased immunity, self-healing often occurs, that is, papillomas disappear or become less.
Consequences of
The consequences of infection with the papilloma virus for men are very unpleasant, and depend on the strain of this microorganism.
When the inner part of the urethra is affected, there is a risk of rapid growth and spread of genital warts inside the urethra. This leads to its partial or complete blockage, which negatively affects the outflow of urine and affects the development of disorders in the functioning of urinary organs.
The appearance of growths on the glans penis, around the anus and in the rectum increases the likelihood of a benign formation into malignant.
Rectal cancer is more common in men who have unconventional sex. At employment by oral sex there is a risk of formation in a throat papillomas that is shown by various uncomfortable sensations.
Diagnosis methods
The diagnosis begins with an examination of the external genitalia and the entire body of the patient.
A physician must collect an anamnesis, that is, specify when the body appeared on the body, with which the patient connects their growth, to establish whether there are certain complaints.
To confirm the diagnosis, the patient must pass several tests, this is:
- Smear or scraping from the mucous layer inside the urethra.
- PCR test, which allows to determine the type of virus, its quantitative content. This analysis is performed after taking a smear, secretion of the prostate or blood.
- Biopsy - a study of a sample of tissues taken when removing the condyloma or from the place of change in the mucous layer.
- Urethroscopy helps visually examine changes in the urethra.
Men who have homosexual intercourse are advised to examine smears taken from the anal area.
Methods for treating papilloma virus in men
The selection of methods for treating human papillomavirus in men depends on which strain of the virus is found in a man.
If an agent with a high oncogenic activity is detected, then effective antiviral treatment is prescribed, and further it is necessary to constantly repeat the tests.
From the skin and mucous membranes, papillomas and condylomas are removed in several ways. This can be as a normal clipping with a scalpel, and more modern methods - laser therapy, electrocoagulation, radio wave method.
After removal by papillomas, it is necessary to increase the body's resistance to infections, which will reduce the risk of infection with another type of HPV.
Prevention
Prophylaxis of papillomavirus infection is intelligibility in sexual intercourse and, if possible, sexual contact only with trusted partners. The methods of prevention include the observance of elementary rules in everyday life, this is the use of only your towel and underwear, following a healthy lifestyle.
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