HPV
Genital HPV infection is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). Human papilloma virus is the name of a group of viruses that includes over a 120 different strains or types. More than 30 of these viruses are sexually transmitted, and they can infect the genital area of men and women including the skin of the penis, vulva (are outside of the vagina), or anus, and the linings of the vagina, cervix or rectum.
Some of these are viruses are called “high-risk” types (HPV 16 and 18), and they may cause abnormal Pap tests. They may also lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, anus, or penis. Others are called ‘low-risk” types and they may cause mild Pap test abnormalities or genital warts. Genital warts are single or multiple growths or bumps that appear in the genital area, and sometimes are cauliflower shaped.
Over 21 million people are currently infected with HPV. At least 54 percent of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives. By age 51, at least 81 percent of women will have acquired genital HPV infection. Six million Americans get a new genital HPV infection each year.
The types of HPV that infect the genital area are spread primarily through genital contact. Most HPV infections have no signs or symptoms; therefore, most infected persons are unaware they are infected, yet they can transmit the virus to a sex partner.
Genital warts usually appear as soft, moist, pink, or flesh-colored swellings, usually in the genital area. They can be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large, and sometimes cauliflower shaped. After sexual contact with an infected person, warts may appear within weeks or months.
Most women are diagnosed with HPV on the basis of abnormal Pap tests.. A Pap test is the primary cancer-screening tool for cervical cancer or pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, many of which are related to HPV. Also, a specific test is available to detect HPV DNA in women. The test may be used in women with mild Pap test abnormalities, or in women over 30 years of age at the time of Pap testing. The results of HPV DNA testing can help health care providers decide if further test or treatments are necessary. As of this date no HPV tests are available for men.
All types of HPV can cause mild Pap test abnormalities, which do not have serious consequences. Some genital HPV types, (16 and 18) can lead to development of cervical cancer. Research has shown that for most women (90 percent), cervical HPV infection becomes undetectable with three years. Although only a small proportion of women have persistent infection, persistent infection with “high-risk” types of HPV is the main risk factor for cervical cancer.
A Pap test can detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells on the cervix. Regular Pap testing can help ensure that pre-cancerous changes in the cervix caused by HPV infection do not develop into life threatening cervical cancer. Most women who develop invasive cervical cancer have not had regular cervical cancer screening.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) conducted a study on humic acid and its antiviral effects. The conclusion was that humic acid exhibits effects, both as a preventative and curative, for a broad range of viruses. Testing also indicated that humic acid taken before introduction of the virus exhibited a strong prophylactic effect.
In my practice, I use a humic acid supplement called Humisol™ for all forms of viruses including HPV. I have found that Humisol helps with problems that have not or cannot be addressed by any other methods.
Dr. Howard Peiper, N.D,. has written numerous best-selling books on nutrition and natural health, including “Viral Immunity with Humic Acid.
Website: www.healthbesttoday.com .
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