HPV
Human Papillomavirus Infection
What is HPV?
An infection that causes warts in various parts of the body, depending on the strain.
What are the symptoms?
Genital Warts
Planter Warts
Irregular periods
Abnormal vaginal bleeding after sex
Back, leg and pelvic pain
Fatigue
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Vaginal discomfort or odourous discharge
Is there a cure?
Not for the virus, however symptoms can be treated.
What is the Wart Treatment
Going to the doctors and getting a special pill or cream will clear up the wart within three to five weeks.
How to protect yourself
PAP smears
Protection (condoms)
Talk to your partner before sex
Limit number of partners
Where do you go from here?
Many babies born to mothers with this virus are born with it and with warts over their skin. It is suggested that mothers have c-sections so that the fetus does not have to pass through the birth canal.
Introduction to HPV