Not all types of HPV cause genital warts. Genital warts are caused by nearly 40 HPV types, with a total amount of more than 200. HPV 6 and HPV 11 are known to cause warts and are the most common types of HPV that carry no risk of cancer.
Depending on the risk of cancer, HPV types are divided into low and high risk groups.
Low-risk HPV types: 6,11,40,42,43,44,54,61,70,72,81
High-risk HPV types: 16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,56,58,59,68,73,82
More than half of people with cervical cancer live in low- and middle-income countries. With the number of cases of cervical cancer reaching 600,000 worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has r The HPV vaccine, especially at 12-13 years of age, provides more protection than later age. When this is done between the ages of 17 and 45, the degree of effect is low. However, it is recommended that people who do not show any symptoms be vaccinated to prevent the disease.
Vaccination at an early age provides protection ag Childhood prophylactic vaccines protect ag At the same time, the tetravalent vaccine provides protection ag Of course, as stated earlier, a healthy person must get these vaccines before contracting the virus.
In addition, genital warts that cannot be cured on their own must be cured and removed as soon as possible.
Since there is sexual transmission, it is also important to use personal protective equipment (condoms) during intercourse. However, you should be aware that HPV can be transmitted to a healthy person through infected skin areas outside the condom. For the transmission of HPV, not only sexual intercourse is sufficient, but also contact with the skin through friction.
To protect oneself from the HPV virus, a person’s immune system must also be strong. Carriers of the virus show signs of genital warts when their immune systems are weakening. Both before and after treatment, the immune system should be protected and tried to m It has been observed that people with strong immune systems are more likely to respond to treatment for genital warts.
To keep the immune system strong, attention should be p It is necessary to give up ready-made meals and eat more vegetables and fruits. Habits such as alcohol and smoking should be avoided and at least 2 liters of water per day should be consumed. In addition to nutrition, regular exercise is also important for the immune system. Vitamins such as vitamin C, zinc, B12, folic acid should be consumed in accordance with their level in the body. You should be aware that factors such as stress, insomnia and fatigue negatively affect the immune system.