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what is the definition or description of: viral culture shows human papilloma virus?

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HPV: Human papillomavirus (also called hpv) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (sti). There are more than 40 hpv types that can infect the genital areas of males and females. Hpv can also infect the mouth and throat. Most people who become infected with hpv do not even know they have it.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

help docs, is human papilloma virus curable?

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Define cure ?: The HPV and associated skin or other signs can clear over time in most people with a good immune system However, it is part of a family of viruses that can hibernate and re-emerge later. The shedding of viral particles is also intermittent. My assumption is that it stays with us forever, but for most is never a problem.

Question 5

can human  papilloma virus cause cancer in women?

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Yes!: Yes, hpv directly causes at least 50% of all vaginal and vulvar cancers, as well as all cerivical cancers, much of anal cancers, 70% of head-and-neck cancers and most non-melanoma skin cancers amongst other problems! that's a ton of cancers from one virus!

Question 6

can the human papilloma virus cause cancer in men?

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Yes: Though less  well known the hpv virus is associated with bowens disease , a precancerous lesion of the penis(similar to cervical dysplasia). Penile cancer, esophageal cancer & that of the base of the tongue, and anorectal cancer.

Question 7

why does the human papilloma virus target girls between 9 and 13 years old?

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It doesn't: Genital infections with human papillomavirus (HPV) are sexually acquired; the virus doesn't "target" anybody until and unless they start to have intercourse. The HPV vaccines are recommended in people age 9-13 to be sure they are protected when they start to have sex, which often begins at age 14-18. In addition, the vaccine is most potent and maybe most effective at age 9-13.

Question 8

if a person has human papilloma virus is it still safe for him or her to donate blood?

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Yes: Hpv infection is not transmitted by blood. You are ok to be a blood donor.

Question 9

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 10

how does human papilloma virus contribute to cervical cancer?

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Yes: The human papilloma virus is absolutely the leading cause of cervical cancer.  Luckily there is now a vaccine which can prevent infection or progression of the most cancer inducing strains of the virus.  Modern screening techniques such as pap smear and dna analysis can discover viral infection and pre-cancerous signs long before it progresses to cancer.

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