what are the key reservoirs of Human Papillomavirus?
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Reservoirs are:\nsemen (testicle)\nurethra\nbladder\n\nFor more info:\nhttp://www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b34/b34anal.html
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The types of HPV that infect the genital area are spread usually through genital contact. Most HPV infections have no signs or symptoms; therefore, most infected persons dont know they are infected, yet they can transmit the virus to a partner. Rarely, a pregnant woman can pass HPV to her baby during vaginal delivery. A baby that is exposed to HPV very rarely develops warts in the throat or voice box.Most people who have a genital HPV infection do not know they are infected. The virus lives in the skin or mucous membranes and usually causes no symptoms. Some people get visible genital warts, or have pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, vulva, rectum, or penis. Very rarely, HPV infection results in rectal or genital cancers. \nThere is no "cure" for HPV infection, although in most women the infection goes away on its own.but be sure if you do develop symptoms to get them treated b/c they can get very large.Treatment of visible genital warts for the average patient often requires several treatments before symptoms subside. These treatments are not cures. After treatment the virus may remain in nearby skin and lie dormant for months or even years before becoming visible again, and in some cases visible warts never return.The CDC recommends treatments of visible HPV genital warts that vary from patient-applied therapies (cream) such as podofilox and imiquimod to provider-administered therapies such as cryotherapy, podophyllin resin, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), bicholoracetic acid (BCA), interferon, and surgery. the acid is kinda painfull but if the warts are small they will go away in a few hours.
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Do you mean HPV - Human Papilloma Virus?  If so, you can get it from skin-to-skin contact and a condom won't always protect you from it.  Some strains won't give you genital warts, but can show up on your cervix.  HPV can lie dormant in you for years.  That's why it's so important to get your yearly Pap test.  (HPV strains can cause cervical cancer.)  There is now an HPV test available for women over 30. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned.
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here are the facts about cervical cancer\n\nCervical Cancer\n\n\nGeneral Information About Cervical Cancer \n\n\nCervical cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the cervix.\n\nThe cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a fetus grows). The cervix leads from the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).\n\nCervical cancer usually develops slowly over time. Before cancer appears in the cervix, the cells of the cervix go through changes known as dysplasia, in which cells that are not normal begin to appear in the cervical tissue. Later, cancer cells start to grow and spread more deeply into the cervix and to surrounding areas. \n\nHuman papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the major risk factor for development of cervical cancer.\n\nInfection of the cervix with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer. Not all women with HPV infection, however, will develop cervical cancer. Women who do not regularly have a Pap smear to detect HPV or abnormal cells in the cervix are at increased risk of cervical cancer.\n\nOther possible risk factors include the following: \n\nGiving birth to many children. \nHaving many sexual partners. \nHaving first sexual intercourse at a young age. \nSmoking cigarettes. \nOral contraceptive use ("the Pill"). \nWeakened immune system. \n\n\nCause \n\n\nCervical cancer is caused by severe abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. Most precancerous or cancerous cell changes occur in the cervix at the transformation zone because these cells normally undergo constant change. During this natural process of change, some cervical cells can become abnormal, especially if you are infected with high-risk types of HPV.\n\nOther factors that may play a role in causing cervical cancer include:\n\nSmoking or a history of smoking. \nHaving an impaired immune system, such as from having human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). \nUsing birth control pills for more than 5 years. This may be related to infection with HPV.2 \nRegular Pap test screening is the single most important tool to identify cervical cell changes early before they progress to cancer.\n\nNo they don't cause cancer.
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check the CDC website for Sexually Transmitted Diseases they have a very good and comprehensive fact sheet specially on HPV. The site is http://www.cdc.gov
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If anyone is looking for information on genital warts. Here is a blog that is entirely focused on the subject.\n\nHope it helps:\n\nhttp://cure-genital-warts.blogspot.com/
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I am assuming you are talking about Genital warts? Warts are caused by virus, the human papilla virus, you need to see a doctor, because they are contagious and some  types are known to cause cancer, in both males and females.\n You will always have the virus in you body, there are blood test that can tell you for sure that this is what you have. HPV can go undetected/ dormant, especially in females for years. This is why its so very important to use condoms, and for women to get regular PAP test, especially after becoming sexually active.\n   It can also  stay dormant in males, without having a break out,it is imperative that you seek medical attention, and not attempt to remove them yourself or with over the counter topical medications.Do not pick at them, if they bleed, this causes them to spread, to yourself and your partner, your partner also needs to be tested, then you need to communicate and not place blame as to who gave this to whom.\n    You also must now more than ever behave in a responsible manor, by using condoms, and doing your part to prevent passing this to others. Once you have been treated, and the warts are removed,you must continue to be responsible,you may not have another break out for years, or never, but you can still pass this virus on to others. HBV is primarily sexually transmitted\nthrough intercourse, but good hand washing practices won't hurt either.
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Genital warts are caused by Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)  Direct contact with the virus through sexual contact with an affected partner is how the virus is transmitted.  You need not have visible lesions to transmit HPV, and, at this time, there is no way to cmpletely rid yourself of HPV.\n\nTreatment ranges from nothing, to topical medications, to surgical destructon or removal of the lesions as warranted by the specific presentation.\n\nWomen with exposure to HPV are at higher risk than the general population for cervical cancer - so it is very important to have regular PAP smears and pelvic exams.  \n\nWhile you are at that - talk to your doctor about treatments to decrease the appearance of warts as well as how to discuss this with potential partners and minimize the risk of spread.
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HPV stands for human paploma virus.  This is one of the reasons that a gyne does a yearly pap to check for this.  This virus can lay dormant in the system undetected for years, and make you infertile if left untreated.  This is an STD where most men do not show symptoms, but transmit it to the women.  This is the cause of cervicle cancer.  I saw a show a while ago that said that if every woman gets the HPV vaccine, that this could maybe one day eradicate cervical cancer.  They are trying to make it where the vaccine is a requirement for females with all other vaccinations that a child must receive before going to school.  The vaccination is given in three doses, and is recommended for females under the age of twenty-six.
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hey there, im in med school... i just learned about this.... i took this quote from a website that i just stumbled upon....\n\n"Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus is the name of a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (area outside the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix, or rectum. Most people who become infected with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their own."\n\nSo, unless you get some serious effects from this, nothing to worry about.  but, just to be on the safe side, get a regular PAP test because bumps and worts can be an early warning sign for cervical cancer.
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There is no "cure" for HPV infection, although in most women the infection goes away on its own. The treatments provided are directed to the changes in the skin or mucous membrane caused by HPV infection, such as warts and pre-caMost women are diagnosed with HPV on the basis of abnormal Pap tests. A Pap test is the primary cancer-screening tool for cervical cancer or pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, many of which are related to HPV. Also, a specific test is available to detect HPV DNA in women. The test may be used in women with mild Pap test abnormalities, or in women >30 years of age at the time of Pap testing. The results of HPV DNA testing can help health care providers decide if further tests or treatment are necessary.\n\nNo HPV tests are available for men.\n\nncerous changes in the cervix
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HPV, HIV, Chlamydia and Syphilis are on the rise.\nGonorrhea is on the decline.
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HPV DOES NOT go away. It's a virus that stays with you for life. It goes through 2 phases lytic and lysogenic. The virus stays in the lysogenic stage most of the time there are usually no symptoms in this phase. For unknown reasons something triggers the HPV to switch from the lysogenic cycle to the lytic cycle, it is this cycle that causes symptoms
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human papilloma virus\n\nThere are two different kinds, one causes genital warts like herpes, the other is the major cause of cervical cancer.  Pester your doctor into telling you which kind you have.  Make her do a test of the cells on the inside of your cervix, it's like an advanced pap smear; I think it was called colposcopy when I had it done.    Keep in mind before you get all panicky that OVER 85% of females who have had any sort of sexual contact at all are carrying this virus.  You can carry the virus and have nothing ever happen from it.  You are not alone.  Go do a google search and you will see what I mean.
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In the case of herpes, venereal warts, and the human papillomavirus [HPV], chances are you can, as these often infect the genitals and the mouth simultaneously in most instances. For other STD's [HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia], chances are slimmer, but it's still possible. You should always use a latex condom before any kind of sexual contact.
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Well, my husband had them (genital warts) and gave HPV to me so, eventually, I had to have a hysterectomy because I developed cervical cancer.  He had the warts frozen off by the doctor and wasn't bothered by them after that.  I've read that you cannot get rid of the virus and it will stay with you always. \nSince you're gay I don't see that you have a problem since you won't give it to your wife.  You could give the virus to someone else though, so why don't you wear a condom if you have sex?
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HPV is a virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer in women.  There are several different strains of the virus, and not all of them cause warts.  It is very difficult to diagnose in men.  In women it is often found during a routine pap smear.\n\nAbout 75% of sexually active young people (25-40) have HPV.\n\nYou can prevent HPV spreading by using condoms.\n\nWebmd has a lot of good information about the virus.