Question 1

what are human papilloma viruses (hpv)?

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DNA viruses: Hpvs are dna viruses that can cause warts, premalignancy / dysplasia, and cancers in people.  Some strains are associated with skin infections and cause warts only (like warts on feet and fingers).  Other strains are more commonly seen on the genitals (cervix, vagina, penis, anus, etc...) and can be spread by sexual contact.  The pap test and hpv dna tests and biopsies are used to diagnose hpv.

Question 2

what is hpv [human papilloma virus]?

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An infection.: Hpv (human papilloma virus) is an infectious organism.  It is a dna virus that is spread by human to human contact including sexual contacts.  Some high risk strains of this virus are associated with cervical, vaginal, anal, and oral warts, precancers and cancers.

Question 3

what are the symptoms for human papilloma virus?

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None: Usually there is no symptoms. Nevertheless bening types of hpv can present as genital warts.

Question 4

human papilloma virus vaccine for boys ok?

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Highly recommended: The hpv vaccine has been well tolerated. It's recommended for boys at 11 or 12 through age 21 but can be given as young as 9 (and through age 26 for those at higher risk). It reduces the risk of anal cancer in boys and girls as well as the risk of cervical cancer in girls.  Hopefully it will reduce some other hpv related cancers.  The Gardasil hpv also reduces sexually transmitted warts by 90%.

Question 5

how can  th hpv human papilloma virus effect men?

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Often no symptoms...: Most men with hpv infection have no signs or symptoms.  Hpv can infect the skin of the penis / scrotum / perianal areas and can cause warts, but many male patients who have hpv have no symptoms.  Hpv can also cause dysplasia (precancer) and true cancer at these sites.  In addition, hpv can infect the lips, oral cavity, tongue / tonsils and can cause warts, precancer, and cancer in these sites too.

Question 6

can you tell me which websites are good for information on the human papilloma virus hpv?

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This is a good one.: One good site is:

http://my.Clevelandclinic.Org/disorders/genital_warts/hic_understanding_hpv.Aspx


hope that you find this site useful / helpful.

Question 7

is it true that human papilloma virus curable?

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Not yet: While there is no cure for hpv, the good news is the infection often clears on its own. If it does not, and treatment is needed, there are many hpv treatment options.

Question 8

how long can the human papilloma virus lay dormant?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Once cells are invaded by hpv, a latency (quiet) period of months to years may occur. The exact incubation time is unknown, but most investigators believe the incubation period is 3 months. It is now known that some hpv infections are actually transient and temporary, and that the body may actually eliminate the virus successfully. This is most likely when infected at a young age.

Question 9

in what viral group is human papilloma virus classified?

Accepted Answer

HumanPapillomaVirus: Human papilloma viruses is the name of a large group of viruses. There are about 100 subtypes of human papilloma viruses; almost half can occasionally cause cancer. For example, the virus that causes ordinary skin warts (including plantar warts) is called hpv-1. Two others, hpv-16 and hpv-18, are responsible for a majority of cervical cancers and are components of both of the hpv vaccines.

Question 10

how long would it possible for human papilloma virus to remain in a human body?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 years.: The majority of hpv infections remain in the body for a maximum of two years.

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