Sexually transmitted infections and diseases
Introduction.
Day by day, countless deaths are evidenced due to several sexually transmitted diseases, disease control centers and prevention indicate that human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections that affects the genitals of men and women; While it is true the presence of infection is due to little knowledge about their prevention and is often presented in young and adult women with an active sex life, who because of this disease could develop some type of cancer.
The present essay aims to analyze certain characteristics of the human papillomavirus based on its definition, causes, consequences, methods of contagion and prevention, their respective treatment and their close relationship with the development of cancer cells.
Developing.
In recent years there has been a considerable increase in the proliferation of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); In Ecuador HPV is found in the highest mortality indices, 95% of cases occur in the city of Quito in women between 15 and 29 years, while the remaining 5% expands by the The rest of the country, these percentages that indicate the importance of knowing all that about this disease because the lack of information about HPV and low forecast through medical checkups increase the risk of contracting it and exposing themselves to the development of malignant cells in the Uterine cervical fabrics.
It is necessary to start defining that it is the human papillomavirus, the WHO states that “it is an infection caused by several viruses, there are more than 200 types and about 40 of them affect the genitals” HPV is responsible for the appearance of the appearance of Fleshy skin protuberances, despite the fact that each type of virus has its set of injury characteristics; Most people with an active sex life have contracted this disease, and because of the absence of symptoms, many times they go unnoticed and do not know that they are infected people.
It should be noted that not all genital infections are chronic, since many of them could be harmless and disappear for themselves; However, some types of HPV if they were chronic, such as that of type 6 and 11 are related to the presence of warts in the genitals that are fleshy and soft protuberances that sometimes resemble a miniature cauliflower , usually painless and treatable; On the other hand, those of type 16 and 18 with him more than 70% of relationship with cervical-uterine cancer, occupying the fourth place among the most common types of cancer that affect women according to data relieved by the World Organization of the World Organization of the Health (WHO).
HPV does not have a cure, but treatment to avoid negative health effects HPV does not have a cure, but treatment to avoid negative effects, however, as previously mentioned in many occasions there are no symptoms until the infection has already Achieved to cause several damages and serious health problems, this last point refers to the fact that this infection could transform normal cells into abnormal despite the development of cancer can take several years.
One of the most frequent and most relevance questions in the population is why can I develop cervical-uterine cancer because of this disease?, Almost all cervical cancers are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancers begin in the surface cells of the cervical surface, since this organ is covered by flat cells, being a vulnerable area to bacteria and virus Therefore, such infection could increase the risk of cancer cell development called adenocarcinomas.
The most prone women to get it are those who begin their sexual life at an early age, smoke, have bad eating habits, have had several children or have used contraceptive pills repeatedly; The development of cervical-uterine cancer is slow begins with pre-cancerous condition called dysplasia that, not being diagnosed in time, will cause a consequence of greater risk by putting the life of the person who possesses it into play. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Census in 2010, 300 deaths were registered due to cervical-uterine cancer by placing our country in the tenth place at the Latin American scale, these data incite concern and the need to know all that about the HPV.
The acquisition of the virus is commonly given through skin -to -skin contact, either in vaginal, oral and anal sex or by direct contact with wounds of the infected person; HPV is very resistant, which is why condoms are repeatedly not a precautionary method. The human papillomavirus vaccine is an effective alternative that according to the recommendations of the group of strategic advice experts (SAGE) on WHO immunization and the Technical Advisory Group (GTA) in preventable diseases By vaccination of PAHO.
The priority target audience to receive these vaccines are the girls of 9-14 years (2 doses), before they begin their sexual activity, although women are also recommended that up to 26 years (3 doses) have not received it or completed with the dose series; In general we can say that this vaccine is a method of protection against HPV types that could cause cervical cancer, it should be noted that it does not only prevent it. One of the greatest and most irrational errors of today’s society is to believe that visits to gynecologists should only make them adult women.
That is why an infinity of young girls are not carried out by the necessary medical check -ups for not exposing the disseminations of society, those comments that catalog them as "anti -ethics" or "antimorales", however medical controls are indispensable, since these these They will help you rule out any risk of having some kind of infection or by their defect will give you a diagnosis in time to be able to fight the disease.
The Pap smear or also known as vaginal cytology allows to detect abnormal changes in the cervix, consists of introducing a metal or plastic spaw Finally, an instrument will be used such as a spatula or a very small brush with which cervical cells are gently collected to be sent to laboratories to their respective analysis, every woman who has started her sexual activity must perform this test, the frequency with the frequency with the That Pap smear will be carried out will depend on age, medical history or previous test results, the indications and recommendations of the treating gynecologist must be followed.
conclusion.
In conclusion, some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause cerviuterine cancer due to strong infections in the cells of this organ, the safest way to prevent HPV is not having sex, otherwise good hygiene, vaccination and vaccination and constant medical checkups are the changes that will help us prevent the acquisition of HPV; It is necessary for people to become aware of the importance of being instructed on these issues, because we live in a liberal society with different customs, with more open mentalities and with accelerated and little meditated decisions, reasons why the HPV index has increased considerably considerably In our country.
Every woman who has started her sexual life must regularly visit the gynecologist and perform due preventive tests, in order to rule out any risk or to prevent the disease from continuing to progress and causing damage; There are many cases of women who have died due to cervical cancer because they are not diagnosed in time, that is, for not frequently performing the necessary tests; Matías Chacón, president of the Association of Clinical Oncology emphasized that “the human papillomavirus is not seen. Virus transmission does not feel.
The way to prevent infection is built among all without exceptions. Eight out of 10 inhabitants carry the virus. Prevention avoids cancer ”, as human beings should not allow this virus to cause us negative effects on our health, and we should not feel guilty if we possess it, because as mentioned in the development of this writing, contracting HPV is very common , because most people have contracted this virus at some time in their lives and it has gone unnoticed, it is time to think about our well -being, and how capable we are to take care of our body and our health.
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