Human Papilloma Virus in women and pregnant women

It is called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) a group of viruses that cause the most frequent sexually transmitted infections in the world. In the United States alone, the American Social Health Association has estimated that 75 percent of the population of reproductive age will become infected at some p

It is called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) a group of viruses that cause the most frequent sexually transmitted infections in the world. In the United States alone, the American Social Health Association has estimated that 75 percent of the population of reproductive age will become infected at some point in their lives.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 100 different types of HPV that can cause skin lesions on the skin or on the oral and genital mucous membranes. In addition, 13 types of HPV are at high risk of causing cancer of the cervix, anus, vulva, vagina or penis, especially variants 16 and 18. HPV in women and in pregnant women

The human papilloma virus in young women is considered a

mild health problem and infection usually disappears in 70% of cases in one year and in 90% in two, according to a study from the Massachusetts General Hospital. It is only cause for concern if the infection is persistent, between 5 and 10% of cases, as it can lead to cervical cancer. In the case of pregnant women, transmission of the virus from the mother to the baby during pregnancy

is rare , but a control must be carried out before giving birth to avoid transmission during childbirth. Experts from theNational Institute of Pediatrics of Mexico point out that the latency period of this virus in children of mothers with HPV can vary between 24 months and 3 years, so it is recommended to monitor the small ones. The most serious case of HPV in newborns is the so-called

respiratory papillomatosis , which occurs when the baby at birth is infected in the throat by this virus and develops warts in the area. It is very rare, but if it occurs, it may require surgery to prevent the airway from being blocked.Symptoms and treatment of human papilloma virus

Women who seek pregnancy and have a history of HPV should

consult with their gynecologist to perform a study of the cells of the genital area. In the case of suffering from the disease, it is not advisable to undergo any treatment to prevent it from leading to premature delivery, since the risk of transmission of the infection is low. Some women have used cesareans if the presence of genital warts makes delivery difficult. In the case of non-pregnant women, the

most common treatments are the application of topical creams, cryotherapy, electrocautery and treatments with trichloroacetic acid and bichloroacetic acid. Preventive vaccines act in the case of cancerous HPV types and, according to WHO, avoided 100% of cervical precancerous lesions in the trials. Patricia García

. Collaborator of GuiaInfantil.com