It is well known that HPV is necessary for the development of cervical cancer, but this virus does not enter the body and produce an obvious reaction like the enterovirus, it is more elusive and even if it causes pre-cancerous lesions, they are not obvious. So, how to detect it early has become a major challenge.

How does HPV get infected?

HPV infection is mostly found in women between the ages of 16-35, and the transmission is mainly through direct sexual contact. In addition, mother-to-child transmission or indirect object transmission may also occur. However, the symptoms of HPV infection are not obvious, the incubation period can be up to 3-4 months, the duration of the disease also varies, some months can subside, some years do not see the disappearance, if not cured for a long time, cancer may occur. Although its symptoms are not obvious, it can be found from some "clues".

I. Early manifestations of low-risk HPV infection

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The early stage of HPV infection is characterized by the appearance of reddish colored pimples, which become more and more numerous and larger with time, and the pimples gradually bulge and protrude from the skin surface. The shape of the pimples is mainly in the form of corns, papillae, mycelium and cauliflower.

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Men infected with HPV, most will be found in the foreskin, glans, ligament, coronary groove and urethral orifice, and a few patients will also develop in the body of the penis. In women, HPV is found mainly in the vagina, perianal area, vulva, and cervix, and may be found in more than one area at the same time.

3. HPV-induced condyloma acuminatum is varied in color, red and gray, and the skin at the site of infection is moist. However, because the warts are very small, they are difficult to see with the naked eye.

Two, the early performance of infection with high-risk HPV

1. Infection with high-risk HPV is mainly manifested as tumors and cancers on the skin, such as cervical cancer.

2. Symptoms of cervical cancer manifest as abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, urgency and pain in urination.

How to detect HPV infection?

Hospitals have direct testing programs for HPV, and there are negative and positive test results: a negative result: it means you are not infected with HPV; a positive result: it means you have been infected with HPV, and then the risk of cervical cancer will increase. However, it should be clear that HPV positivity does not necessarily lead to the development of cervical cancer, and further examination of the cervical cells is needed to see if there are any cancerous lesions. If you don't find any lesions, just follow up regularly and seek medical attention immediately if you find any abnormalities.