10 causes of genital warts contagion

Most men who get HPV Papillomavirus (any of the more than 100 types) will never have symptoms or health problems, however, some of these viruses can be causes of genital warts.

The genital warts are transmitted by sexual contact, so about 1% of sexually active men will have genital warts at some point in his life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), United States.

Among the most frequent causes of the appearance and contagion of genital warts in men, they are:

1. Most of the genital warts they are caused by two types of human papilloma virus, types 6 and 11, called low-risk viruses since they do not evolve to cancer.
 

2. Genital contact. The warts They can appear in the mouth or in the genital area: vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis or scrotum, after having relationships with another carrier.
 

3. High risk sexual contact. Men who have homosexual or bisexual relationships are 17% more likely to acquire HPV and present genital warts , so they must take greater measures of care and prevention.
 

4. Strains. Other so-called low-risk viruses that can be responsible for the appearance of genital warts , but not cancer, are: HPV-40, HPV-42, HPV-43, HPV-44, HPV-53, HPV-54, HPV-61, HPV-72, HPV-73 and HPV-81.
 

5. Oral sex. Although the risk of HPV infection is usually lower in this type of sexual encounter, it is important to prevent direct contact of any mucosa or infected area with the rest of the body, including mouth, throat, tongue, etc.

Also, they are considered risk factors for HPV infection and develop genital warts The following aspects:

1. Start of active sexual life at an early age, with multiple partners and / or without a condom.
2. Excessive use of tobacco and alcohol
3. Immune system impaired by malnutrition and / or diet low in antioxidants and vitamin C
4. Use of other people's underwear.
5. According to some studies, not being circumcised increases the risk by a percentage.

It should be clear that these behaviors, some of which are high risk, increase the probability of infection and the appearance of genital warts However, the main cause is the human papilloma virus, so the greatest prevention measures should be taken in this regard.


Video Medicine: STI | What Are Genital Warts? | StreamingWell.com (March 2024).