Human Papilloma virus (HPV)

By Joaquin ParedesH.I. 2nd period Mr.

Holley11/12/10

Definition• A group of viruses, some of which are

sexually transmitted and associated with genital warts and genital cancer. (Charles L. Vigue, Ph.D.)

• In general its warts, but some strains damages the systems in the body.

http://health.salempress.com/na101/home/literatum/publisher/salemhealth/books/content/books/2008/135e/135e_1463/production/images/medium/mmg_cover_0111327288-disease.jpg

Symptoms

• Warts in a certain area• May cause cancer• abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) pap smears are

indicated in any woman who is over the age of eighteen or sexually active (Ann Lynn S. Chang, M.D.

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTCJqVoFXSL6zKMkFRN-oynb-zRS0WeJB8AsWSnSmUbInhA0kYP8g

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmX7HCVBE0xX4dHQOQUw4qySA8-l6CrajJSeckZxr_UbFnerhi

How do you get it?

• Skin to Skin contact• Babies of infected women may

contract potentially life-threatening HPV infections during delivery. (Charles L. Vigue, Ph.D.)

How can you prevent it?

• The only way to prevent it is to get the Gardasil vaccine (female) around the age of nine to twenty nine

How do you treat it?

• Since there is no cure for an HPV infection, the primary treatments are for warts. Some treatments involve the use of topical ointments, creams, resins, and gels such as imiquimod (Aldara), podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox), and 5-fluorouracil, as well as trichloroacetic acid. Alternatively, warts may be removed by electrocautery, cryosurgery, laser, or conventional surgery. (Charles L. Vigue, Ph.D.)

JournalWhat I know about STDs is that it’s a big

problem in the U.S.A. STDs affect the reproduction area and can be fatal. Since some don’t have any noticeable symptoms in the early stage, people try to get help at the last moment. I know nothing of human papilloma virus. So pretty much I barely know anything about the STD I’m presenting.

Works Cited

• http://health.salempress.com/doi/abs/10.3331/135e_1463?prevSearch=HPV&queryHash=5777bc3994ae42ba26f98f1a5675a8dc written by Charles L. Vigue, Ph.D.