The appearance of several small warts with a small crest in the intimate area of the man or woman is the main symptom of HPV. These warts may appear weeks, months, or years after they have been infected with the virus.
HPV warts usually appear in the male or female genital area or even in the mouth, affecting the throat or tongue. The incubation period for HPV virus is usually 3 to 4 months, but it can take up to 2 years to develop.
- However.
- In most cases.
- HPV has no symptoms.
- Although the infected person can already infect others.
- The most common is for the person to discover that they have HPV only through a microscopic exam.
- Whenever a person has HPV.
- Their sexual partner should be examined.
- As they may also be contaminated.
- With an increased risk of developing cancer where the virus is located.
Symptoms of HPV in men include the presence of several warts of different sizes in the male genital area, such as in the penis, scrotum or anus, these warts can be so close together that they form patches.
However, man, although infected with the HPV virus, may have no symptoms, although he may transmit the disease to others through intimate contact without a condom. More information: HPV in man.
Symptoms of HPV in women include the presence of several warts of different sizes in the vulva, large or small lips, vaginal wall, cervix or anus and, like men, can be so close together that they form plaques.
In addition to warts visible to the naked eye, symptoms such as burns, itching, or vaginal discharge may also occur.
Symptoms of HPV in the mouth include several small warts of different sizes that can be found on the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate or throat.
HPV warts can occur in these areas when this area comes into contact with a person’s genitals with THE HPV virus, for example, during oral sex.
Learn more about HPV in your mouth
Diagnosis of HPV can be done by clinical-visual examination, however, in some cases, when warts are very small, tests such as colposcopy and the application of acetic acid may be necessary to visualize warts.
In women, HPV-related cervical lesions can be detected by Pap smears with a cervical or anal smear performed by the gynecologist.
Treatment for HPV involves daily use of specific ointments for 6 months to 2 years. Some HPV injuries can also be treated with the use of cauterization or laser, and the gynecologist decides which treatment is best suited. See also: HPV treatment.
See how to identify, how transmission occurs, and how to treat HPV when watching the following video: