On June 18, Master - Doctor Nguyen Thi Quy Khoa, Deputy Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that scientists have now identified more than 200 strains of HPV virus. Of which, more than 40 types can be transmitted sexually, these types mainly attack the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals, anus, mouth, and throat. Women can be infected with 4 to 5 of these strains.
Usually, people only have a maximum of 1 to 2 high-risk strains that cause cancer, while Ms. M. was infected with many high-risk strains. This is a rare case, recorded for the first time at the hospital.
Accordingly, the HPV virus test results determined that Ms. M. was positive for 21 strains of HPV virus, including 14 high-risk strains that cause cancer.
Have many sexual partners, unsafe sex
Knowing that her body was "producing" the HPV virus abnormally, the patient was shocked and worried. Ms. M. admitted that she had sex quite early, had many sexual partners and did not always use safe protection measures. Recently, after sex, she observed that her private area had a small amount of blood-tinged discharge so she went to see a doctor.
Doctors during surgery to treat cancer risk for a young patient infected with HPV 16 virus causing cervical cell changes
PHOTO: BVCC
Dr. Quy Khoa explained that infection with multiple strains of HPV like Ms. M. is often related to early sexual intercourse and multiple sexual partners, especially unsafe sex. In addition, people with weakened immune systems or those who have to use immunosuppressive drugs are also at risk of HPV infection and have more difficulty eliminating the virus.
Progression from high-risk HPV infection to invasive cancer
According to Dr. Khoa, the process of a woman infected with high-risk HPV progressing to invasive cancer takes about 10-15 years. In a few cases, this period is shortened to 1-2 years. Meanwhile, current medicine still has no specific medicine to completely eliminate HPV virus from the body. Treatment mainly focuses on treating the damage caused by the virus,... to prevent progression to cancer.
"In Ms. M's case, doctors will need to closely monitor her by performing regular cervical examinations and biopsies to detect any lesions as early as possible. Intervening at an early stage will help effectively prevent the development of cancer," Dr. Quy Khoa explained.
Proactively prevent HPV
From Ms. M's case, Dr. Quy Khoa recommends that young people need to proactively protect themselves from HPV virus and dangerous complications.
Currently, Vietnam has an HPV vaccine for men and women aged 9-45, helping to prevent common strains of the HPV virus with a protection efficiency of more than 90%. In addition, condoms should be used during sex, because condoms significantly reduce the risk of HPV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. Being faithful to one partner is also an effective way to prevent disease.
In addition, it is necessary to proactively screen for cervical cancer periodically. Currently, cervical cancer screening methods for women from 21 years old who have had sex include cervical smear (classical or fluid dipstick), HPV test, cervical observation with acetic acid solution...
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/quan-he-tinh-duc-khong-an-toan-co-gai-tre-nhiem-21-chung-hpv-185250617163704113.htm
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