HPV type 52 in women is among the strains of moderate carcinogenicity. Its presence in the body can lead to cellular degeneration and will increase the likelihood of cancer in the presence of cervical dysplasia.
Modern medicine is able to cope with such a disease. The main task of the patient is to seek help in a timely manner.
The formation of human papillomavirus (HPV 52) belongs to the oncogenic group of Alpha group virus strains. The disease is quite common and is diagnosed in both men and women of different ages.
Causes and symptoms of HPV type 52 in women
Human papillomavirus is an infectious contagious disease that can be transmitted from an infected person to a future carrier through physical contact.
In most cases, the cause of infection is intimate intimacy with an infected partner. The virus enters the body of a new host through microscopic damage to the skin.
If the immune system attacks the infection immediately after invasion, HPV goes into a latent form and may not appear for a long time. As soon as the immune defense fails, the virus is activated and manifests itself with symptoms of the disease.
The incubation period of papillomavirus 52 can last from six months to several years. A peculiarity of the pathogen is that during this time no changes in the skin are visualized.
The main signs of the presence of DNA (cells) of HPV type 52 in women are the appearance of condylomas. The growths affect the mucous membrane of the genital organs and are prone to proliferation.
A person with viral formations in the intimate area complains of pain during urination, sexual intercourse, sometimes itching and discharge.
How to treat
Treatment for HPV is always identical - it is surgical removal of the resulting tumors (genital warts). Moreover, for this, doctors use both the section method and electrocoagulation, as well as cryotherapy and even chemical exposure (but only for external condylomas). And further treatment is immunotherapy, that is, taking immunomodulators and generally strengthening the tone of the body. The main thing is to reach the point at which he can independently suppress the concentration of papillomavirus in the blood. In such cases, the virus goes into remission. That is, the person remains a carrier of the infection, but the disease does not manifest itself in any way.
If treatment also includes taking antiviral drugs (including interferons), then this indicates a high concentration of viral DNA in the woman’s body. And if it is not quickly reduced, the risk of developing cancer will be very high. As practice shows, in 70% of cases of detection of HPV type 52, the presence of cancer cells is confirmed.
Is non-traditional treatment for HPV type 52 allowed? It is not possible to get rid of the tumor directly. Folk advice should be used only when correcting immunity. But this will also be an addition to the therapy prescribed by the doctor. The introduction of folk “tips” into treatment should definitely be discussed with your doctor (in this case, a gynecologist and oncologist).
Methods for diagnosing HPV type 52 in women
Timely diagnosis is the most important component of the treatment of human papillomavirus infection. Detection of condylomas at an early stage makes it possible to prevent the development of papillomatosis and obtain accurate information about the danger of a particular viral strain.
Diagnosis of HPV 52 in women begins with an examination in the gynecologist's chair. An experienced doctor will detect epithelial changes and mild symptoms of growths.
If the size of the formations does not allow obtaining accurate information, the colposcopy method is used, which makes it possible to examine changes in the structure of the tissues.
The next diagnostic step is laboratory testing:
- Cytological analysis is carried out by examining biomaterial (vaginal smear). The class of malignant degeneration is determined, where 1st indicates the norm (absence of cancer development), and 5th indicates the beginning of the pathological process.
- Histology involves the study of biomaterial, which is a remote formation. The structure of the growth and the presence of carcinogenic cells are studied.
- Linked immunosorbent assay. The presence of antibodies to the papilloma virus in the human body is determined. It is qualitative and does not allow one to accurately determine the strain of infection.
- Digene testing is a new generation analysis that allows you to identify 8 oncogenic HPV strains.
- Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a diagnostic method that involves an artificial, controlled increase in the DNA of a virus in order to determine its variety. Has high accuracy.
The treating doctor interprets the results. If human papillomavirus type 52 is confirmed, the patient may need additional consultation with an oncologist.
Based on the data obtained, the attending physician will assess the woman’s condition and determine further treatment tactics for HPV 52.
Symptoms
How does the disease manifest? When a viral infection occurs, the victim’s body temperature rises; this phenomenon is quite reasonable - the body fights the invading pathogenic bacteria. The disease manifests itself as the initial stage of the development of influenza. The patient complains of chills, fever, sweats a lot, weakness, and herpes may worsen.
If the body cannot cope with the virus, after some time the first papillomas will appear on the woman’s genitals. Genital warts can form on the pubis and vaginal mucosa; labia, vulva.
Important! Women who practice anal sex find papillomas on the skin around the anus. Left untreated, bacteria have a chance to move further into the rectal lining.
The virus may appear immediately or lie hidden for some time. In any case, the following symptoms are possible:
- pain during intercourse;
- burning when urinating;
- bloody issues.
Without appropriate treatment, genital warts degenerate into a cancerous tumor. In women, abnormal proliferation of cells is found on the internal and external genital organs. Characteristic signs of malignant degeneration:
- pain during menstruation;
- purulent vaginal discharge;
- a woman loses weight quickly;
- The temperature often rises for no particular reason.
When genital warts form in the anal area and rectal mucosa, a woman is bothered by constipation, flatulence, and blood in the stool. During defecation, pain appears, and after it there is no feeling of bowel movement.
Effect on pregnancy and conception
The presence or complete absence of HPV does not affect conception and the course of pregnancy. Papillomas and condylomas can grow during pregnancy and, with equal probability, self-destruct.
There is a danger of infection of the newborn during childbirth through contact with the mucous membrane of the birth canal. Babies who become infected with papillomavirus during birth are often diagnosed with papillomatosis of the pharynx, larynx, and respiratory tract.
For this reason, for patients with the active phase of HPV 52, profuse growth of condylomas, a cesarean section is recommended based on all the indications.
Symptoms of human papillomavirus
The clinical picture of the 52 strain virus rarely appears; they are very similar to the symptoms of other sexually transmitted infections - chlamydia, gonorrhea, and so on.
Women can observe:
- vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor and blood;
- discomfort and pain when urinating;
- the appearance of condylomas 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 treatment of papillomavirus type 52
Treatment of strain 52 does not differ significantly from the general auxiliary complex for HPV type 52, which involves the use of antiviral drugs, immunostimulating agents, and removal of formations.
The absence of one of the components of therapy can lead to a short-term therapeutic effect and provoke a relapse of the disease.
Treatment should be carried out after a diagnostic study, the results of which assess the patient’s condition and the effect of infection on the body.
Antiviral and immunostimulating drugs
Drug therapy is prescribed to suppress viral infection and restore normal immune defense.
Medicines are available in the form of tablets, powders for the preparation of injection solutions, and ointments for external use.
Effective remedies in this category, according to doctors, are:
- Allokin Alpha is a new generation antiviral drug. Actively fights the causative agent of human papillomavirus infection. Promotes spontaneous rejection of condylomas, papillomas, warts. Restores cellular immunity.
- Viferon is a drug based on human recombined interferon. Available in the form of rectal suppositories. Restores natural protection, preventing the proliferation of viral cells.
- Cycloferon – tablets for oral administration. Has a wide range of influence. Suppresses HPV activity and restores protective functions.
- Immunomax - indicated for the correction of immunodeficiency, treatment of pathological disorders (papillomas, condylomas, cervical dysplasia).
- Panavir is an antiviral drug that is used in the complex therapy of HPV. Suppresses the ability of the virus to undergo metabolic processes and reproduce.
- Lykopid is an immunostimulant, cytokine. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of damage to the cervix due to the activity of the papilloma virus. Release form: tablets.
- Roferon A is a solution for injection. Immunostimulator based on interferon alpha. Restores protection, helps the body resist viral infection.
Such drugs are considered powerful drugs. It is unacceptable to use medications for women with HPV 52, set doses, or course of treatment without a doctor’s prescription.
Removing growths
Removal of formations provoked by the activity of a viral infection is carried out using one of the most current surgical methods. You can remove an infectious formation by:
- Cryodestruction is a technology for cauterizing warts using liquid nitrogen. As a result, the condyloma tissues are destroyed and die.
- Laser cauterization is the most popular way to eliminate viral growths. Under the influence of the laser beam, tissue is burned. The method is considered the most effective for HPV 52; it provides maximum protection against re-formation of condylomas.
- Diathermoelectrocoagulation (DEC) is a technique for removing formations using red-stick electrodes. The coagulative properties of the procedure make the method one of the safest.
- Radio wave therapy. The mechanism of action is similar to DEC. Advantages: no bleeding.
- Surgery. It is carried out by a surgeon using a scalpel. This method of removal is rarely used due to the high traumatic nature of the procedure, in emergency cases.
The selection of a technique is determined on an individual basis, based on the data obtained about the patient’s condition and the characteristics of the body.
Papillomavirus in men
As mentioned above, in men the papilloma virus rarely manifests itself clinically. Men of non-traditional sexual orientation and older people are at risk.
If genital warts or warts appear in the groin area or anal area, you must 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;
- presence of blood during defecation;
- increased gas formation.
How to live a full life with the presence of a virus in the body
Type 52 papillomavirus belongs to strains of average cancer risk. This does not provide an absolute guarantee of the onset of the cancer process.
To continue living a full life, women diagnosed with HPV 52 need to follow the instructions of their doctor - undergo a course of treatment, take advantage of a healthy diet, give up bad habits, and avoid stress.
It is necessary to control sex life and ensure individual use of hygiene products.
Otherwise, a woman does not need to change her habits in order to live a full life.
HPV type 52 in women, with proper timely treatment, is easy to neutralize. There is no need to panic when making a diagnosis.
Compliance with medical recommendations and complete therapy will help get rid of the causative agent of a dangerous infection without further harm to health.
Consequences
With weakened immunity, HPV spreads to epidermal cells and causes pathological changes in them. Cell division occurs incorrectly, forming growths that gradually transform into papilloma or condyloma.
Papillomavirus type 52 significantly increases the risk of developing cancer. And this is the main reason that the patient should regularly visit the doctor and follow his prescriptions. If you diagnose the process of degeneration in a timely manner, you can stop it and prevent unpleasant consequences.
Transformation of epithelial cells after infection can occur gradually and slowly. Basically, the disease manifests itself during premenopause, when as the body ages, the woman’s immunity weakens. Favorable conditions are created for the activation of DNA of type 52 HPV, and sometimes for the development of cancer. Most often, it is during menopause that women develop cancer in the cervical part of the uterus .
Treatment of the disease
In this case, it should be remembered that treatment for HPV type 52 consists only of removing tumors and maintaining immunity, since the disease itself is incurable. But you can live with it if you take precautions and periodically carry out preventive measures.
First of all, you should prevent the appearance of condylomas. To do this, you need to try to strengthen your immune system, get rid of all bad habits, and lead an active and healthy lifestyle. If tumors do appear, they must be removed immediately. There are convenient and safe methods for this. Most often, a laser device is used to eliminate genital warts. Cryodestruction - freezing of growths - is also very popular. One of the newest methods is radio wave ablation.
These methods are well suited for eliminating condylomas. But it is worth remembering that the problem will return again and again if you do not strengthen the body’s defenses.
Classification and routes of transmission
More than 80% of the population is infected with HPV, so it is very difficult to avoid this disease. The papilloma virus is transmitted in various ways. It could be:
- sexual contact;
- household method.
Some strains of the disease are very dangerous. Cells of such viruses have the ability to transform into malignant neoplasms. Therefore, it is necessary to try to protect yourself from this problem. There are many preventive measures for this.
However, not all types of HPV are deadly and can cause cancer. Some strains are completely harmless, and a person does not even notice the presence of the virus in his body as long as his immune system is normal. But any failure in the defenses can provoke the appearance of unpleasant warts. If the virus is not oncogenic, then you can use regular ointments or even folk remedies to eliminate growths.
It's a different matter when it comes to one of the dangerous strains of HPV. A man or woman can be diagnosed with papillomavirus 52. This strain, like , and some others, poses a great danger to humans. The thing is that the disease provokes the appearance of growths. Initially, these will be inconspicuous and painless warts, but eventually they can transform into cancerous tumors. Therefore, it is imperative to solve the problem with HPV type 52.
But the difficulty is that it is impossible to cure this disease. The virus cannot be eliminated, but it can be done to reduce the risk of cancer. The main task of specialists will be to determine the strain. Based on this, treatment is prescribed.
Sources of infection and how dangerous it is
The main and only method of transmission of the strain is venereal. Papillomavirus 52 is transmitted only as a sexually transmitted disease due to the fact that its manifestations (papillomas and condylomas) are localized only in the area of the penis and vagina. Genotype 52 is transmitted through unprotected contact in 30% of cases.
The mechanism of how the disease is transmitted is exactly the same as with other STDs:
- during intimacy, the mucous membranes of the vagina become covered with microcracks (sometimes the same thing happens to the epithelium of the head of the penis);
- the infected partner leaves particles containing the virus (sperm, epithelial cells, mucous membrane secretions);
- particles, in contact with microcracks, introduce the strain into the blood.
After this, HPV spreads from the epithelium of organs throughout the body, although the strain in question appears only in the vagina or anus. Even contraception does not help prevent infection, since latex can allow the pathogen to pass through.
How dangerous is this type of virus? If left untreated, complications may occur:
- cervical dysplasia;
- female and male infertility;
- cervical cancer;
- prostatitis in men;
- ulcerative formations on the skin.
The risk of neoplasms is reduced due to properly selected therapy.
