Human Papilloma Virus in children

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that cause the most frequent sexually transmitted infections in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States, 14 million people in that country are infected annually by this disease. According to the

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that cause the most frequent sexually transmitted infections in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States, 14 million people in that country are infected annually by this disease.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 100 different types of HPV, of which 13 are at high risk of causing cervical cancer, anus, vulva, vagina or penis. In the case of types 16 and 18, they are the origin of 70% of carvicouterine cancers. Human papillomavirus in childhood

The appearance of these viruses in minors is frequently associated with cases of sexual abuse, and although it is a cause for concern, it should be taken into account that the HPV infection is made of skin skin. The

American Academy of Pediatrics warns that the risk of contagion of these viruses in minors due to sexual abuse is low, so it should be considered as a suspicion data and consult with specialists. According to the experts of the National Institute of Pediatrics of Mexico (INP), these viruses can pass from the mother to the child

during delivery or even in the uterus for perinatal transmission . Contagion can also occur if an adult with HPV warts on the hands touches the minor in the genital area, for example in changing the diaper or bathing it, or simply because of poor hygiene of the infected adult.Symptoms and treatment of HPV in children

Human papillomaviruses in children infect both

skin and mucous membranes, depending on the type. Although many are asymptomatic, others can cause the appearance of skin warts or condylomas, infections in the genitals. According to the INP, in

infants and preschoolers , the most common is that warty warts appear in the area of ​​the anus, vulva, penis and scrotum. Cases of oral and laryngeal papilloma are transmitted mostly during delivery.Regarding the treatment, the verrucous lesions

do not have specific drugs , although they are often treated with topical antiviral creams. In the case of precancerous damage, extractive surgery is recommended. In recent years, some countries have approved anti-HPV vaccines in girls and young women, who according to the WHO have avoided 100% of cervical precancerous lesions in the trials.Patricia García

. Collaborator of GuiaInfantil.com