We all know that viruses have a latent period and are generally difficult to detect, but there are still some symptoms in the body that we should pay attention to. So, what are the early symptoms of hPV (human papillomavirus)? How can women prevent transmission to others if they are not careful? I hope today's answer from the editor can help us female friends.
What are the early symptoms of HPV in women
If a woman is infected with HPV virus, it usually manifests in the vagina, clitoris, labia minora, and cervix. Some female HPV virus patients are prone to skin lesions in the perineum and perianal area, which may occasionally occur in the armpits, groin, breast space, and oral cavity. Most of them have symptoms such as itching of the external genitalia and increased vaginal discharge. The damage is manifested as nipple like, cockscomb like, or cauliflower like fusion, with varying sizes, and some may merge into patches or have patchy manifestations.
How to prevent transmission of hPV
HPV infection is transmitted through sexual contact, and small wounds at the contact site can promote infection. The three types of squamous epithelium (skin, mucosa, and metaplastic) are all sensitive to HPV infection. Each type of HPV is associated with specific clinical lesions and has its own preferred sites for skin or mucosal squamous epithelium. When shed surface cells or keratin fragments containing a relatively large amount of virus particles enter susceptible epithelial fissures, infection may occur, which can be caused by direct contact or rare automatic inoculation or contamination of underwear, bathtubs, towels, and bedpans. Like some other infectious diseases, genital warts can be prevented through various efforts and preventive measures. In theory, the best way to prevent genital warts and HPV infection is to avoid sexual contact with genital warts patients or HPV infected individuals
In summary, early symptoms of HPV in women are usually manifested in the vagina, clitoris, labia minora, and cervix. Some women with hPV may have skin lesions in the perineum and perianal area, occasionally in the armpits, groin, breast space, and oral cavity. Most women may experience symptoms such as perineal itching and increased vaginal discharge. If we are not careful, we need to take the right measures to prevent transmission to others.
