ویروس پاپیلومای انسانی HPV

Human papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common infections of the reproductive system, which is usually transmitted through sex and sometimes causes some clinical symptoms in men and women, such as genital warts, as well as some cancers, including cervical cancer. .

HPV virus is one of the most common viruses that cause skin and mucous infections. There are different types of this virus and most of them do not cause complications and the symptoms go away by themselves, but some HPV viruses (types 16 and 18) are considered dangerous and the symptoms can gradually worsen and eventually lead to cancer.

This virus is usually spread during sex or skin-to-skin contact. Also, this virus can be spread through non-sexual means, but this transmission is not common. Therefore, it is considered as one of the public health priorities. Keep in mind that the papillomavirus also affects men.

According to the guidelines, it is recommended to have a pap smear every three years for sexually active women from the age of 21. If women have a weak immune system or a history of premalignant lesions, they should be screened frequently. The screening process and examination schedule of each person according to their conditions are determined by a specialist doctor. Simple solutions to reduce the risk of HPV infection are to receive the vaccine and perform screening and pap smear tests routinely.