Symptoms and treatment of HPV type 52 women: what are the dangers of the virus

HPV type 52 belongs to a large group of human papillomaviruses. In this group, there are more than 100 different strains, among which doctors distinguish non-oncogenic, viruses of low oncogenicity and high.

The danger of oncogenic strains for the female body lies in the fact that, in the presence of provoking factors, they can cause cervical cancer.

According to statistics, 70% of cases of uterine cancer are associated with the presence of papillomavirus. 52 strain is an anogenital virus, since the place of its localization is the genitals and the anus.

Ways of infection and development of papillomavirus

The main route of infection is unprotected sexual contact with a virus carrier. Moreover, infection can occur at the first intimacy.

According to doctors, this happens more often in girls who have had sex before the age of 16. As for the domestic transmission route, it is also possible, but it is not so common.

Once in the human body, the virus has a negative effect on the epithelium of the cervical region of the uterus. It is introduced into healthy cells, changes their structure and provokes active division of altered cells.

At the stage of cell degeneration, doctors can diagnose cervical dysplasia of different stages. Over time, the virus causes the cells to mutate, that is, to transform into cancer cells. Thus, oncology develops, which can cover large areas and metastasize to neighboring organs.

Based on long-term observations, it was found that this entire process takes 10–20 years. This means that a young girl, having become infected with this dangerous virus, may face a dangerous disease in adulthood. However, this does not happen in all cases. In 30% of women, after the diagnosis of 1st degree of dysplasia, the pathological process freezes and does not develop further.

Thus, doctors say that certain conditions are necessary for the development of the virus, mainly a decrease in immunity. Therefore, often the disease does not make itself felt for a long time, and manifests itself only during menopause, when the body ages, hormonal changes and a sharp decrease in immune defense occur.

In addition, the provoking factors for the activation of the virus may be the following:

• diseases of the genitourinary system of a chronic nature;
• sexually transmitted diseases;
• miscarriages and abortions;
• malnutrition;
• the presence of bad habits;
• immunodeficiencies – both congenital and acquired;
• long-term illness – more than 2-4 months.

Symptoms of the human papillomavirus

The clinical picture of the 52 strain virus is rare, they are very similar to the symptoms of other sexually transmitted infections – chlamydia, gonorrhea, and so on.

Women can watch:

• vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor and an admixture of blood;
• discomfort and pain during urination;
• the appearance of genital warts throughout the body, which can cause quite severe discomfort, especially if they occur in the anus or vagina;
• discomfort during sexual intercourse – patients complain of burning and pain;
• lack of sexual arousal;
• discomfort and heaviness in the lower back and lower abdomen.

In rare cases, nausea, fever, weakness, dizziness, and stool disorders may occur.

Features of the strain in women

52 strain is one of the viruses that has a high degree of oncogenicity. Clinical signs in women most often begin to appear after the age of 40, when the immune system begins to work worse, however, even at a young age, the virus can become more active and manifest itself in the form of skin growths.

If condylomas are not treated in a timely manner, they can transform into malignant neoplasms, and then the woman will need a completely different treatment, which does not guarantee recovery.

Unfortunately, the problem lies in the fact that warts can not always be identified immediately. In women, they can appear on the uterine mucosa, which means that they can only be diagnosed during a gynecological examination.

In some cases, growths and warts can disappear on their own, as soon as the immune system is restored, the body can cope with the pathology without additional help. But with the 52 strain of the virus, it’s better not to joke and not wait for everything to go away by itself, but to seek help from a specialist.

papillomavirus in men

As mentioned above, in men, the papillomavirus rarely manifests itself clinically. At risk are men of non-traditional sexual orientation and the elderly.

If genital warts or warts appear in the inguinal region or in the anus area, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible, who will determine the strain of the virus and prescribe the correct treatment.

If the disease is not treated, it can provoke oncological processes in the rectum and colon.

Signs that are considered dangerous:

• sudden and unjustified weight loss below normal;
• false urge to go to the toilet, frequent constipation;
• the presence of blood during the act of defecation;
• increased gas production.

How to identify the disease in women

Unfortunately, most often, the papillomavirus 52 strain is diagnosed in women already at the stage of dysplasia and the tendency of healthy cells to become malignant. It is possible to diagnose the virus in a timely manner only if a woman visits a gynecologist once a year for the purpose of prevention and passes all the necessary tests.

Diagnostic measures are as follows:

• examination by a doctor of a woman’s history, collection of complaints and examination in a chair with the help of mirrors;
• colposcopy, biopsy and histology to detect cancer cells in the cervix;
• Digen test, which allows you to evaluate the characteristics of the virus;
• Pap test.

Most often, these studies are sufficient to determine the presence of the virus, assess its oncogenicity and determine activity. If necessary, the patient can be referred for a consultation with a proctologist, dermatovenereologist, surgeon or oncologist.

Based on the results of the examination, the doctor can draw the following conclusions:

1. Regeneration of the mucous epithelium. In this case, to exclude the development of oncology, the woman is prescribed intensive antiviral therapy.
2. The presence of malignant cells – oncology of the cervix.

Treatment, how to live, what to do

It will not be possible to completely get rid of the insidious virus, having entered the body once, the virus remains there until the end of a person’s life. Doctors can offer complex therapy that will blunt the activity of the virus and slow down pathological changes in cells.

And also, surgical removal of neoplasms is possible, which also does not remove the virus from the body, but only eliminates its clinical manifestations.

Drug treatment is based on taking drugs that help neutralize the viral agent and stop its reproduction. For this, the following drugs with antiviral effect are used:

• Panavir .
• Indinol .
• Cycloferon .
• Isoprinosine.
• Genferon.
• Kipferon.

As for the hardware removal of papillomas, they are carried out only in a medical institution. There are several ways:

1. Laser therapy . This is an almost painless removal that does not cause bleeding. The method is quite effective, so doctors most often recommend it.
2. Cryodestruction . Formations are lubricated with liquid nitrogen, which leads to freezing and cell death. After some time, the growth disappears, and healthy skin remains in its place.
3. Electrocoagulation . The growths are cauterized with electric current. It is performed under local anesthesia.
4. radio wave method . Painful procedure performed under local anesthesia.

If the virus is complicated by transformation into a malignant form, the papilloma is surgically removed under general or local anesthesia.

In order to help a woman normalize the functioning of the immune system, the doctor may prescribe the following medications:

• vitamin complexes;
• immunomodulators – echinacea extract, Likopid ;
• adaptogens – Ginseng, Chinese magnolia vine.

As for the use of folk remedies for the treatment of the papillomavirus, they are inappropriate. Moreover, improper treatment can provoke the active growth of neoplasms and their spread throughout the body. However, folk remedies  to increase immunity will not be superfluous in treatment.

The importance of regular preventive examinations by a gynecologist

Every woman knows how important it is to have regular gynecological examinations, but not all women come to them.

Such neglect of one’s own health often leads to the development of dangerous diseases, which at the initial stages of development could be cured easier and faster.

The danger of the papillomavirus 52 strain is as follows:

• The appearance of genital and anal warts, which can transform into malignant pathologies.
• Dysplasia of the cervix.
• Loss of reproductive function – infertility.

The biggest danger lies in wait for a woman over the age of 40. This is the age when the activity of the virus increases, and benign papillomas can transform into malignant ones. Therefore, women at this age should especially carefully monitor their health and be sure to undergo preventive examinations by a gynecologist every six months.

Prevention

To prevent infection with papillomavirus, you must:

1. Do not engage in casual intimate contact. Even the use of a condom cannot 100% protect against infection with the virus. This personal protective equipment does not cover the genitals completely, which means that infection may well occur.
2. Do not visit swimming pools, public baths and toilets, even with minor skin wounds.

With regard to vaccination against the papillomavirus, in Russia they began to vaccinate girls 11-12 years old. The fact is that after the girl enters into an intimate life, most likely, she will receive one or another strain from her sexual partner (90% of the inhabitants of the earth are infected with papillomavirus of various strains). Once the virus enters the body, vaccinations against it are useless.

At the moment, there are two vaccines against the papillomavirus; in Russia, Gardasil is most often used . According to statistics, after the start of widespread vaccination, there is a decrease in this pathology.

But I must say that in Japan this vaccine is not yet given to girls, the doctors decided to wait until the end of clinical trials.