Human papillomavirus infection pathways, have you been infected?

Human papillomavirus is a spherical DNA virus. Once the human body is infected, a series of abnormal symptoms will appear on the skin and mucous membranes, specifically common warts, genital warts, etc. In addition, in modern society, people's sexual concepts are becoming more and more open, so the probability of infection with this virus is increasing. What are the ways of infection with human papillomavirus?

Infection route

1. Sexual transmission route;

2. Close contact;

3. Indirect contact: through contact with the infected person’s clothing, daily necessities, utensils, etc.;

4. Nosocomial infection: Medical staff fail to protect themselves properly during treatment and care, resulting in infection themselves or the infection is transmitted to patients through medical staff;

5. Mother-to-child transmission: It is the close contact between the baby and the pregnant woman through the birth canal.

Disease Prevention

Internationally, there are already preventive quadrivalent vaccines (HPV6, 11, 16, 18) that can prevent infection with these four types of viruses. Because most cervical cancers are caused by types 16 and 18, most cervical cancers can be reduced. Some scientific research also shows that there is a certain degree of protection against other types. However, vaccines have no effect on people who have already been infected. Circumcision of male foreskin is an important measure to prevent female cervical cancer, and it is also an important measure to prevent men from contracting various sexually transmitted diseases. In some countries, circumcision of newborns and young children is a very good way to prevent HPV infection in adults and cervical cancer in spouses.