HPV Genital Warts and Cancer By: Bobbie Wilde

Type of Pathogen:  HPV: Human Papilloma Virus –  is the most commonly spread STD  It can be found in both males and females  It is highly contagious but can only be spread through mucous membranes  can affect the mouth and throat  Genital Warts:  Can be cancerous  Is caused from having HPV  HPV is a virus causing disease

Symptoms:  It can take months for signs or symptoms to surface after sexual contact  In most cases the body heals itself of HPV itself but it doesn’t mean other health problems will surface later in life  There aren’t any apparent symptoms but it would surface as genital warts or Cervical cancer (females only)  Genital warts are typically bumps in the genital area  Large or small  Raised or flat  Shaped like Cauliflower

Treatment:  No treatments for HPV but treatments for health issues caused by it  Genital Warts: can be removed through the provider  If left untreated warts could go away or reduce in size or get larger  Cervical Cancer: cancer treatment  Most treatable when caught early  Routine paps  RRP- Reoccuring Respiratory Papillomatis: surgery or medicine

Systems Affected:  Integumentary System – skin  Reproductive System – Cervix  Respiratory System – Throat and Mouth

Who Gets It?  Both males and females can get HPV  Sexually active males or females with more than one partner  Women are the only ones who can get cervical cancer

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