Human papillomavirus test

Many people who have never encountered the human papillomavirus are strongly advised to undergo an appropriate analysis to detect this disease if possible. If the symptoms of the pathology began to appear, the delivery of such an analysis is a mandatory measure. A viral illness of this type in both men and women can appear as a result of transmission from another person in the following ways:

• Unprotected sexual intercourse (transmission by kissing is also possible - in case of sores in the oral cavity and on the lips).
• During childbirth - from mother to baby.
• The virus can also enter the body of an unsuspecting person in the domestic sphere in places where there are many people: public toilets, swimming pools, public baths. Therefore, it is strongly recommended not to use other people's hygiene articles.

This disease is not transmitted genetically by DNA. Therefore, the main risk of infection is non-compliance with basic hygiene rules, with unprotected sexual contacts, thoughtless sexual intercourse, as well as a weakened immune system. Some increased risk of infection occurs when a person has bad habits.

Important!If there is no carrier, then in nature the HPV pathogen cannot survive for a long time (less than a day), but it is usually enough to infect a person.

If you want to do a blood test for HPV, you must first contact the clinic, because one of the highly specialized doctors can make the appropriate recommendation.

There are more than 100 types of HPV, and more than half of them pose no danger to humans, but some varieties are considered oncogenic, therefore, with prolonged development, they can cause cancer.

The papilloma virus is extremely often sexually transmitted from person to person. Also, with unprotected contact, the probability of transmitting this particular virus is extremely high (compared to other STDs). In recent years, as doctors note, the number of cases has increased exponentially every year.

This disease poses a particular danger to the weak half of humanity, since it often provokes the development of cancer of the cervix, as well as other cancerous pathologies in women. The older the woman, the higher the risk of developing cancer. In humans, the papilloma virus, developing in the genitourinary system, often leads to erection problems, irreversible sterility, but also cancerous pathologies of the urogenital system. Therefore, preventive screening is the right and rational decision.

What analysis to pass on the human papillomavirus?

A highly specialized specialist can determine what kind of analysis you need to pass and what actions you need to perform for this. You can get professional advice on this from several doctors: dermatologist, urologist, gynecologist.

Currently, there are several popular and effective methods that allow not only to identify the presence of a viral disease in a person, but also to immediately attribute it to a certain type - safe or dangerous.

Important!You cannot independently determine which test to perform to detect HPV in yourself - only a doctor should do this. It will indicate the name of the analysis.

We highlight the following applied methods:

1. Colposcopy. A colposcope is used to examine the cervix in detail. During the procedure, the doctor can look well through the mucous membrane of the organ, get a high-quality image of all places of interest, and even find miniature papillomas and warts (if any).
2. Cytology. Cytology is a common method for detecting various pathological diseases of an infectious nature by examining a smear under a microscope. As a result of the study, you can get the results of different classes: the first and second classes will indicate that a person has no problem with this virus; the third class is the reason for undergoing clarification studies (histology is usually prescribed); the fourth and fifth classes will indicate the presence of pathological cells. HPV infectious disease using cytology is diagnosed if cells modified in a special way were found in a human smear.
3. Histology, the study of biopaths. To examine a sample using this technology, a specialist takes a small part of his tissue from a person (it is difficult to say how he takes it, because in each case it is different). Studies are carried out under a microscope - altered cells that are affected by viral infection are also sought.
4. Look for antibodies against HPV. One of the most modern and useful types of research. This is due to the fact that the method involves the search for antibodies against this infectious disease in human blood (partly this is diagnostics). Antibodies in the human body will appear long before the virus begins its vigorous activity. The method does not allow to identify with high accuracy the type of HPV pathology, nor does it indicate the concentration. Human blood, not tissue, is examined by the in vitro method.
5. Digene test. Modern and innovative way to detect the papilloma virus. With this technology, you can discover all the characteristics of the disease. To obtain research material, a sample is taken from the mucous membrane of the urethra (men), vagina (women). Often this type of test is prescribed in combination with cytology, so it is possible to obtain the most accurate data on the existing pathology.
6. PCR. The method is most in demand in cases where it is necessary to study the pathology of papillomavirus with suspicion of oncology. According to this technology, a person gives blood, urine, a smear from the mucous membrane (which the doctor will indicate). The method is based on the detection of HPV DNA, so the results obtained regarding the presence of a disease in a person, or its absence, are of incredibly high accuracy. It is difficult to study the material using this method, so there is a high probability of obtaining false results if the work is performed by an inexperienced specialist or there is a violation of technology.

Important!Regardless of the type of test and method chosen, for people of any age, the study will be simple and painless.

In cases where the test involves taking material from the urethra or vagina, it is necessary to prepare in a certain way: a few days before this, you should stop taking any drugs with antiviral or antibacterial effect. A few hours before taking the biomaterial, you should abandon any hygienic procedures, do not go to the toilet.

If blood is used to detect the virus, the test should be done on an empty stomach. If you are very thirsty, you can drink pure water without sugar and gas. In order not to get false results, a few days before the study you need to give up alcoholic beverages and fatty foods.

Important!It is also recommended to temporarily abstain from sexual intercourse two to three days before collecting any type of biomaterial.

All tests for the detection of the papilloma virus do not cause difficulties for patients and doctors: they can be quickly and easily passed, and the results obtained will most likely indicate the presence or absence of pathology. At the same time, it is extremely important to diagnose the presence of the virus as soon as possible, since the sooner treatment is started, the lower the risks of an oncological form of this pathology.

You can perform such an analysis in any private laboratory or get the appropriate recommendation from the public clinic at the place of registration. The interpretation of the results obtained can only be carried out by a qualified specialist. You should not take the results obtained after the analyzes and study them using the Internet - nothing good will come of it - you will not be able to diagnose yourself correctly.