Male HPV carrier

How long does it take for men to carry HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection in nature. Men are very likely to get sick. So do you know how long it takes for men to carry HPV? How long is the dangerous period? The following editor will give you a detailed explanation.

How long does it take for a man to carry HPV?

1. It takes some time from the time HPV infects human skin and mucous membranes to the appearance of genital warts. This period of time is called the genital warts risk period.

2. The risk period of male condyloma acuminatum is 3 weeks to 8 months, with an average of 3 months. It is common in sexually active young and middle-aged men, with the peak age of onset being 20-25 years old. Male patients with an average history of 3-5 months will develop the disease shortly after sexual intercourse, while male patients with an average history of 12 months will not develop the disease during sexual intercourse.

3. Most patients generally have no symptoms. The size and appearance of the lesions vary. There may be only a few or a large number of lesions as big as a needle tube: large tumor-like objects may grow in the anus, causing discomfort; there is a foul smell; sometimes small warts may cause itching and discomfort in the private parts, and patients may have blood in the urine and difficulty urinating; condyloma acuminatum in the duodenum may cause pain and blood in the stool, while large warts in the duodenum may cause a feeling of anal prolapse.

Is HPV infection common among men?

According to detailed introduction by gynecologists, at present, there has been no large-scale scientific research on the HPV infection in men. Reference literature shows that among women with HPV infection, the HPV detection rate in their immediate family members is only 16%. This is because firstly, HPV is more suitable for existing in a humid environment, and the area around the male genitals is not as humid as the female genitals, which is not suitable for the growth and development of HPV viruses. Therefore, even if there is HPV infection, the amount of virus infection is relatively small; secondly, because it is difficult to take samples around the male genitals, such as the coronal sulcus and the urethral opening, only a small number of samples can be obtained. If the precise measurement method is not flexible enough, the virus infection may not be detected.

However, in clinical medicine, we often see hygroma around the anus and glans penis of men. Several men who have sexual partners have direct relatives who are infected with HPV at the same time or successively, indicating that men may be carriers, and HPV infection in men is still relatively common.

Should men be tested for HPV? It is difficult to collect samples from the male reproductive tract for HPV testing. Because the area around the male reproductive organs is dry, the sample size is small and misdiagnosis is easy. Therefore, the HPV detection rate for men is relatively low. However, if there are conditions, it is still appropriate for the immediate family members of HPV-infected women to be tested for HPV. However, at this stage, clinical testing for HPV infection in men is not widespread enough.

What are the symptoms during the critical period?

1. In the early stages, male genital warts usually appear on the glans penis, coronal sulcus, inner side of the foreskin, frenulum, urethral opening and male genitalia.

2. They are often found around the anus, cervix, vulva, vagina, urethra, anus and duodenum. Condyloma acuminatum is often seen in bisexual patients with anus and duodenum in the early stage.

3. In addition to this symptom, condyloma acuminatum also has some obvious symptoms, no pain or itching, basically can not be erected, and occasional discomfort at the site of the disease. In the early stage of the disease, there is a light red or dark red millet-shaped swelling, which is soft in nature, slightly pointed at the top, and gradually grows or increases.

4. There are obvious granules, papules, cauliflower-like growths or cockscomb-like growths on the frenulum, coronal sulcus, prepuce, urethral opening, vulva, and around the anus. Generally, they are dark gray or skin-colored, and in severe cases, they are gray-black.

5. The surface is prone to erosion, exudate, pre-soakage and rupture. Condyloma acuminatum is classified as a sexually transmitted disease, and many patients will bear a heavy psychological burden.